Homicide 

June 15, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit investigators have continued to investigate this murder. The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Francisco Ramirez of Mecca. As a result of the investigation, a person of interest in the homicide has been identified as David Espinoza, a 20-year-old resident of Mecca. Espinoza’s whereabouts are currently unknown, and he is wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for an unrelated robbery and assault with a deadly weapon investigation.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with locating David Espinoza. Anyone with information about this investigation or Espinoza’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit Investigators R. Deanne or K. Farag at 951-955-2777.

Anyone who sees Espinoza or knows his immediate whereabouts should call 9-1-1.

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Jarred Bishop

File # C240850001

Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

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