WILDOMAR (CNS) – A 16-year-old boy was gunned down during a
confrontation in Wildomar, and authorities were working to identify a suspect
today.

The fatal shooting occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Monday near the
intersection of Corydon Road and Melinda Lane, less than a block from the Lake
Elsinore Airstrip, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Sgt. Richard Carroll said the teen, whose identity was not immediately
released, was attacked for unknown reasons and then taken by unnamed
parties to nearby Inland Valley Medical Center, where he died.

Deputies were notified that the victim was at the hospital, after
which Central Homicide Unit detectives took over the investigation, Carroll
said.

“Investigative leads are currently being worked on, and there is no
threat to the public,” he said. “This incident appears to be isolated between
the suspect(s) and the victim.”

The individual or individuals believed to be involved in the deadly
shooting were not identified.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact the
Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777. Copyright 2023, City News Service, Inc.

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