Homicide Investigation 

January 22, 2026 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 12:28 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the area of Nuevo Road and Foothill Avenue in the unincorporated area of Nuevo with reference to a possible deceased person. Responding deputies checked the area and located a deceased adult male. During the investigation, it was discovered the decedent had traumatic injuries and the incident was determined to be a homicide.

Based on the circumstances, the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The victim’s identity will be withheld pending notification to next-of-kin.

This case is active and ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Master Investigator Deanne of the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777 or Perris Station Investigator Garcia Flores at (951) 210-1000.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Mike Kelleher

File # PC260180026

Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office