Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested 

July 5, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:45 p.m., Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the 32000 block of Riverside Drive in Lake Elsinore regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim reported being attacked with a knife by a White male adult and sustained injuries to his head. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as 41-year-old Michael Losoya (pictured), a resident of Lake Elsinore. After a search of the area, the suspect was located a short distance away and was taken into custody. The victim was medically evaluated at the scene but refused additional medical assistance.

Losoya was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for attempted murder and resisting arrest with a bail amount set at $1,000,000.

Anyone with any additional information on this case is encouraged to call Deputy Tomer at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Perry Willow

File # L241850169

Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office