RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Homicide |
| Station Area: | Moreno Valley |
| Written Date: | January 28, 2021 | Time: | 7:00 AM |
| Incident Date: | January 27, 2021 | Time: | 9:29 PM |
| Incident Location: | Lasselle Street and Avenida Classica, Moreno Valley
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Rick Espinoza, Central Homicide Unit
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| File Number(s): | MV210270303
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Update:
The victim in this case has been identified as Markese Benny Holland, 17 years old out of San Bernardino.
Details:
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to Lasselle Street and Avenida Classica in Moreno Valley reference a call of a male unresponsive in a vehicle. Upon arrival, the deputies discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound and deceased.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The male has not been identified at this time.
This is an active investigation and no additional details are currently available. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Central Homicide Investigator Mendoza at (760) 393-3526 or (951) 955-2777.
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