Deputy-Involved Shooting 

August 8, 2026 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 7, 2026, at 4:10 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the 11000 block of Villa Hermosa regarding a subject experiencing a mental health episode. Upon arrival, deputies, with the assistance of a clinical therapist from the Community Behavioral Assessment Team, contacted the reporting party outside of the residence. While speaking with the reporting party, the subject exited the residence, pointed a firearm at deputies, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The suspect was struck by gunfire, and deputies rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived. The suspect was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. No deputies were injured during this incident. The suspect’s identity will not be released at this time.

The deputies involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave according to department policy. The identity of the deputies involved will not be released. The investigation is active and ongoing, and no additional details will be released at this time.

Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Force Investigation Detail will lead this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Riverside Sr. District Attorney Investigator Mario Moreno or Riverside County Sheriff's Investigator Scott Anderson at 951-955-2777.

Reporting Supervisor: Lieutenant Deirdre Vickers

File # MV262190188

Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office