Teen killed, man wounded in Moreno Valley shooting; 52-year-old suspect arrest
One teenager was killed and another was wounded during a shooting in Moreno Valley earlier this week, resulting in the arrest of a 52-year-old suspect.
In a news release shared by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, deputies said they were called to the 13000 block of Glorybower Street at around 6:35 p.m. on Thursday for reports an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies found two victims, both male, at a local fire station suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both of the victims were taken to a nearby hospital, where one later died. The victim has only been identified as a 17-year-old Moreno Valley resident.
The second victim, 18, remains in stable condition, deputies said.
On Friday, investigators with RSO's Central Homicide Unit identified the suspect as 52-year-old Moreno Valley man Manuel Gomez. He was taken into custody in the 13000 block of Glorybower Street and booked for murder, deputies said.
As the investigation continues, deputies asked anyone who knows more to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Robertson at 951-955-2777.
