On September 22, 2024, at 9:51 p.m., deputies assigned to the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to an assault at a local park in the 500 block of East Main Street, San Jacinto. Upon deputies’ arrival, they located a male, later identified as David Montero, a 40-year-old resident of San Jacinto, suffering from traumatic injuries. Deputies immediately rendered medical aid to Montero and requested paramedics. Montero was transported to a local hospital and received treatment for his injuries. Investigators from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded and assumed the investigation.
Montero remained hospitalized until September 25, 2024, when he was pronounced deceased. Based on the circumstances, the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. Due to the ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
Investigators are working to identify the suspect (s) involved and encouraged anyone with information related to this case to contact Central Homicide Master Investigator R. Deanne at (951) 235–7382 or Investigator J. Newby at (951) 347–0679.