The San Diego Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is releasing the identities of the victims in the Ramona double homicide.
On Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 8:44 p.m., deputies from the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm in the 600 block of 11th Street in Ramona.
Upon arrival, deputies located a male at the steps of the residence. He was detained without incident. Deputies entered the home and discovered an adult female victim and adult male victim suffering from significant traumatic injuries. Emergency medical personnel were requested, who arrived shortly after. The victims succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The two victims have been identified as 28-year-old Courtney Chandler, and 32-year-old Nicholas McClure. Ms. Chandler was currently residing in Ramona. Mr. McClure is a resident of San Diego County.
33-year-old Ryan Proffitt of Escondido was arrested for two counts of Penal Code section 187(a), murder, and booked into the San Diego Central Jail.
The circumstances and motive surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Based on information gathered thus far, this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the community.
To view the previous press release dated July 7, 2026, click here.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 868-3200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
