RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Homicide |
| Station Area: | Perris |
| Written Date: | September 10, 2021 | Time: | 12:20 AM |
| Incident Date: | September 9, 2021 | Time: | 6:57 AM |
| Incident Location: | Frontage Rd. near Indian Ave., Perris
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Ed Baeza
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| File Number(s): | PE212520016
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| Jerry Hernandez |
Details:
On September 9, 2021, at 6:57 a.m., Perris Station deputies responded to the area of Frontage Rd. near Indian Ave., reference a suspicious vehicle call. When deputies arrived, they located a deceased male inside the vehicle with trauma to his body consistent with a homicide. The scene was secured, and the Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. Through the investigation the suspect was identified as Jerry Hernandez, 28 year-old, from Perris who was arrested. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator Lee of the Perris Sheriff Station at 951-210-1000 or Investigator Loureiro with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.
Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s Homicide Tipline online form.
For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.
