February 23, 2026 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 8:58 p.m., Victorville Station deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 13000 block of Sundown Road, in Victorville. It was also reported multiple people were shot at the location. Deputies arrived and located Ayanna Smith, Annaya Scott, and an adult male with gunshot injuries.

All three victims were transported to local hospitals, where Ayanna Smith and Annaya Scott were pronounced deceased. The third victim remains hospitalized.   

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. Through investigation, detectives identified a family member of the victims, Sydney Smith, as the suspect in the murders of Ayanna Smith and Annaya Scott, as well as the attempted murder of the adult male. Smith was arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center, where he remains in custody without bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.

Refer:  Detective E. Rebollar
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 172602176 H# 2026-022

DATE:  February 20, 2026, at 8:58 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 – Murder / PC 664-187
LOCATION: 13000 Block of Sundown Rd., Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Sydney Smith, 45-years-old, Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): Ayanna Smith, 48-years-old, Resident of Cerritos 
                   Annaya Scott, 26-years-old, Resident of Cerritos
                   Adult male, 28-years-old, Resident of Redlands

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department