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Posted on: May 13, 2020[ARCHIVED] Attempted Homicide
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Attempted Homicide |
| Station Area: | San Jacinto |
| Written Date: | May 13, 2020 | Time: | 9:00 PM |
| Incident Date: | May 12, 2020 | Time: | 11:15 PM |
| Incident Location: | 800 block of Minor St., San Jacinto |
| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant James Burton |
| File Number(s): | I201330096 |
Details:
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at approximately 11:15 P.M., deputies from the San Jacinto Police Department responded to the 800 Block of Minor St., in the City of San Jacinto, in reference to a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he is currently in critical condition. Investigation revealed 37-year-old San Jacinto resident Fernando Garcia had been involved in an argument with the victim. Garcia struck the victim in the head with a handgun and shot the victim in the back. Garcia then fled the location in his vehicle.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at approximately 2:30 P.M., Garcia was taken into custody with the assistance of the District Attorney’s Gang Impact Team. Garcia was arrested and booked for Attempted Homicide. Garcia’s vehicle has also been located.
Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact Investigator Martinez at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station. The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 791-3400 and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 766-2400. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or wetip.com.
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| Fernando Garcia |
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