RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
Press Release: | Assault with a deadly weapon / Death investigation
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Station Area: | Jurupa Valley |
Written Date: | December 16, 2020 | Time: | 3:00 PM |
Incident Date: | December 15, 2020 | Time: | 8:29 PM |
Incident Location: | 5500 block of Mission Blvd., Jurupa Valley
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Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Lionel Murphy – Public Information Officer
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File Number(s): | JV203500160
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Details:
On December 15, 2020, at 8:29 pm, deputies responded to the 5500 block of Mission Blvd., in the city of Jurupa Valley, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. During the incident, the suspect later identified as Ernie Serrano, 33, of Jurupa Valley, attempted to remove the security guard’s firearm.
On arrival, deputies saw suspect Serrano fighting with the security guard. While detaining Serrano, he continued fighting with the deputies and did not comply with their commands. At that time, a use of force occurred. After Serrano was taken into custody, deputies noticed that he appeared to have stopped breathing. Medical personnel on scene rendered aid and was able to obtain a pulse. Serrano was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. While at the hospital, Serrano’s condition deteriorated, and he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators from the Force Investigations Detail (FID), Riverside County District Attorney Investigators and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. This is an active and on-going investigation with no further details available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Master Investigator Merrill at (951) 955-2600.
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