MORENO VALLEY — A man is dead following a deputy-involved shooting early Sunday morning on Dec. 14th 2025, after authorities responded to reports of a residential fire in Moreno Valley, officials said.
Deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station arrived at a home in the 16000 block of Heather Glen Road at approximately 12:35 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2025. Dispatchers had received multiple reports of an individual intentionally setting fire to the interior of the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies found the house fully engulfed in flames. While securing the scene, deputies received information regarding a subject located at the rear of the property.
According to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies entered the backyard and found a subject lying on the ground. When the individual failed to comply with commands and pointed a firearm at the deputies, a deputy-involved shooting occurred.
Deputies rendered medical aid to the suspect until paramedics arrived. The individual was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased.
No deputies or other civilians were injured during the incident.
In accordance with department policy, the deputies involved will be placed on paid administrative leave. Their identities, as well as the identity of the deceased suspect, are being withheld at this time.
The investigation is being led by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Force Investigation Detail. Authorities stated the investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further details are currently available.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Master Investigator David Sandoval or Riverside District Attorney Senior Investigator Mario Moreno at (951) 955-2777.
