Homicide Investigation 

April 9, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that during the course of this investigation, investigators from the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit identified the suspect as a 17-year-old juvenile from the city of Riverside.

The juvenile, who is currently in custody on an unrelated case, will be charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Due to the ongoing investigation, the suspect’s identity will not be released, and no further details are available.

Related: Riverside County Deputies Investigating a Homicide and Assault of Two Men in a Soboba Home

The homicide victim in this case has been identified as Souriyan Souksanti, a 43-year-old male from Moreno Valley.

Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time. Investigators continue to actively work to identify the suspect(s) involved in this incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Central Homicide Investigator J. Newby or Investigator D. Robertson at 951-955-2777.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Jarred Bishop

File # SB243110005

Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office