Joshua Allen Fordham, a 51-year-old man from Fontana, California, was fatally shot in his home on April 1, 2025. The incident occurred in the garage of his residence on Winter Night Court, shortly after he returned home from his job as a nurse at a local hospital. The suspect in the shooting was identified as his father-in-law, 83-year-old Richard Allen Parker, who surrendered himself to police without resistance.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire just before 4 p.m.,
discovering Fordham suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but neighbors reported hearing loud arguments and altercations between Fordham and his wife in the days leading up to the incident. Some neighbors alleged that Fordham had been involved in domestic disputes, including an instance where he reportedly pushed his wife to the ground while she was carrying groceries.
Following the shooting, aerial footage showed multiple police vehicles stationed outside the home, with yellow police tape cordoning off the area as investigators interviewed witnesses and searched for evidence. Officials emphasized that there was no ongoing threat to the public, though the investigation remained active. Parker was taken into custody, but further details regarding charges or legal proceedings have not been disclosed.
