Homicide Investigation
March 13, 2023 - Riverside County Sheriff Department officials give an updated report on shooting death of La Cresta man on February 26, 2023.
Two additional suspects were identified in this case, as Enrique Rojas, 37 years of Murrieta, and Richard Smith 23 of Hemet. On March 10, 2023, at about 4:20 a.m., Rojas was arrested in front of his home in Murrieta. At about 1:20 p.m., Smith was arrested during a traffic stop in the city of Hemet. Central Homicide Unit investigators with the assistance of the Major Crimes Unit and Emergency Services Team, served search warrants at both of the suspects’ residences.
Rojas was arrested for murder and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center. Smith was also arrested for murder and booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center. The investigation is still active and no further information will be released at this time.
If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator Rodriguez at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff Station 951–245–3300 or Investigator G. Gonzalez with the Central Homicide Unit at 951–955–2777.
Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez
File # F230570023
Source: Riverside County Sheriff Department
Related: Fourth Riverside County Suspect Identified and Arrested in Shooting Death of La Cresta Man
