Assault with a Handgun Investigation 

August 7, 2023 - Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 12:21 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a report of shooting at a residence in the 23000 block of Western Ridge Road, in the City of Moreno Valley. Deputies arrived and located evidence of a shooting but all involved parties had fled the location. While deputies were conducting the investigation, they were notified a male suffering from a gunshot wound was dropped off at the Riverside University Health System Emergency Room. Investigators from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded and assumed the investigation.

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant James Merrill

File # MV232180007

This is an ongoing investigation. Investigators are seeking additional witnesses to this incident. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Sam at the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station (951) 486-6700.

Source: Riverside County Sheriff's Office