RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Homicide |
| Station Area: | Eastvale |
| Written Date: | April 5, 2021 | Time: | 7:00 AM |
| Incident Date: | April 3, 2021 | Time: | 1:43 PM |
| Incident Location: | 7000 Block of Orchid Dr. Eastvale
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Rick Espinoza, Central Homicide Unit
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| File Number(s): | EV210930002
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Details:
On Saturday, April 3, 2021, a male was dropped off at a local hospital in Ontario suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical staff provided emergency medical care, unfortunately, the male died as a result of his injuries. Information obtained during the follow up investigation revealed the incident occurred at a residence in the 7000 Block of Orchid Dr. in Eastvale.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The deceased male was identified as Steven Aquino Valentin, 23 years old out of Richie, Florida.
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 David Sandoval at (760) 770-2236 or (951) 955-2777.
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