March 14, 2023 - Riverside County Sheriff Department officials give an updated report on shooting death of La Cresta man on February 26, 2023.
The fourth suspect involved in this case was identified as Manuel Rico, 37-year-old of Perris. On March 13, 2023, at about 9:00 p.m., Rico was detained during a traffic stop in the unincorporated area of Perris. The Central Homicide Unit and Major Crimes Unit served a search warrant at Rico’s residence in the city of Perris.
Rico was arrested for murder and booked at the Robert Presley 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
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