RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Homicide |
| Station Area: | Hemet |
| Written Date: | September 14, 2020 | Time: | 1:00 PM |
| Incident Date: | September 12, 2020 | Time: | 6:30 AM |
| Incident Location: | Gillman Springs and Highway 79
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Steve Brosche |
| File Number(s): | D202560011
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Details:
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, deputies from the Hemet Station responded to the area of Gillman Springs and Highway 79 to investigate a report of a dead body. When deputies arrived, they located a deceased adult male who appeared to have been shot. The victim was later identified as Dean Michael Vincent Martinez, a 20 year old from Hemet. Investigators from the Central Homicide Unit and the Hemet Station were notified and have assumed the investigation. The suspect(s) are currently outstanding. This is an active investigation and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Deanne of the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777 or Investigator Vasquez at the Hemet Station at (951) 791-3400.
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