Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder 

March 28, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that in December of 2024, Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station patrol deputies responded to a call for service regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies located the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim stated he was walking home from a local convenience store when he heard a gunshot and realized he was struck by gunfire. The Lake Elsinore Station’s Special Enforcement Team, with the assistance of Region 4 Gang Task Force, assumed the investigation. During the investigation it was learned a local street gang conspired and ultimately committed the assault.

During February of 2025, numerous search warrants were served resulting in the arrests of all four suspects involved in the incident.

A 17-year-old male resident of Lake Elsinore (not pictured) was arrested and booked on attempted murder.

Robert Flores, an 18-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was arrested and booked for conspiracy and attempted murder.

Jonathan Juarez, a 19-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was arrested and booked for conspiracy and attempted murder.

Alberto Garcia, a 20-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was arrested and booked for conspiracy and attempted murder.

Region 4 Gang Task Force will be seeking gang related enhancements for this incident.

The Lake Elsinore Station and the Region 4 Gang Task Force have a zero-tolerance stance on all gang related crime and it will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Anyone with further information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Tickel at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951-245-3300.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # WI243430034

Source & photos: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office