Man Killed After Robbery in San Bernardino Was Planning to Wed

The grieving father of a 19-year-old man who was killed after he chased down a robber, said his son was planning to get married in a week and warned him about recent violence in San Bernardino.

"They were about to get married. He was happy. I want a grandson," said Nelson Morales, the victim's father.

Christian Morales was with his fiancee when he was robbed in Lytle Creek Park around 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Christian followed the robber in his car and attempted to confront him in a cul de sac in the 1300 block of Poplar Street. The robber fatally shot Christian twice, San Bernardino police said.

Nelson believes his son was shielding his fiancee he was slain.

"If it wasn't because of him, she would be dead," he said.

San Bernardino police said they were looking for a man and a woman.

Christian's death was the 27th homicide this year in San Bernardino.

Nelson said he had recently discussed the increasing violence in San Bernardino with his family and told his son he did not want for him to be the next victim.

"You just took away my son's life. He was only 19, soon to be married. I hope you repent."

A description of the robbers was not yet released.

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