Deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to a call early Sunday morning about an unresponsive man in the 20000 block of Clark Street, Mead Valley. When they arrived at 4:14 a.m., they found Angel Gonzalez, age 70, who was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts to revive him.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit took over the investigation after initial findings. Authorities identified Juan Gonzalez, 47, the son of the victim and also a resident of Mead Valley, as the suspect. He was arrested and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center on murder charges.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time,” stated officials from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Law enforcement has asked anyone with information to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Hernandez at (951) 955-2777 or Perris Station Investigator Milian at (951) 210-1000.
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