Authorities investigate suspected homicide in San Jacinto

Authorities respond to a home where a person was reported to have possibly been shot and killed early Sunday morning January 12, 2025. Valley News/Brian Briggs photo
Authorities respond to a home where a person was reported to have possibly been shot and killed early Sunday morning January 12, 2025. Valley News/Brian Briggs photo
Family and friends trying to cope with the incident. Valley News/Brian Briggs photo
The garage where a dead man’s body was reported to have been found on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Valley News/Brian Briggs photo
Forensic Services unit arrives on the scene to investigate. Valley News/Brian Briggs photo
Family outside while authorities process the reported crime scene. Valley News/Brian Briggs photo

Authorities are investigating a suspected homicide after a shooting early Sunday morning in a residential neighborhood near Capet Street and the 1000 block of Normandy Court East in San Jacinto.

Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 1:11 a.m. following a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, according to Lt. Deirdre Vickers, Public Information Officer for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

“Upon arrival, deputies identified two individuals with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. One subject was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the second was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” Vickers said. “The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. No suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.”

Family members gathered outside the home, visibly shaken as they tried to make sense of the situation. A young woman, who appeared distraught, was also transported to the hospital by first responders.

Sheriff’s deputies secured the area, with multiple units stationed at the scene as investigators processed evidence.

The identities of the victims and details surrounding the shooting have not been released.

This is a developing story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.

Reporter Brian Briggs contributed to this report.

Julie Reeder
Julie Reeder