RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Homicide |
| Station Area: | Perris |
| Written Date: | October 8, 2021 | Time: | 3:00 PM |
| Incident Date: | October 7, 2021 | Time: | 7:06 PM |
| Incident Location: | 19600 block of Seaton Ave., Mead Valley
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Ben Ramirez |
| File Number(s): | PC212800070 |
Details:
On October 8, 2021, at about 7:06 p.m., deputies assigned to the Perris Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 19600 block of Seaton Ave., Mead Valley. Upon arrival, deputies found a male victim on the property suffering from a gunshot wound. Shortly after, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The area was secured as a crime scene and station investigators responded to begin the investigation. The Central Homicide Unit also responded and assumed the investigation.
The victim was identified as Robert Toy, 46 years of Mead Valley. The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator DeMattia at the Perris Sheriff Station at 951-210-1000 or Investigator Letterly with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.
Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s Homicide Tipline online form.
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