Father killed in Riverside County
Man shooting at cars Riverside County.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A 39-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday morning after allegedly firing at passing vehicles in Riverside County, resulting in the tragic death of a husband and father of four, as confirmed by authorities.
Responding to a distress call at 7:05 a.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the intersection of West Seventh Street and South San Jacinto Avenue to find a man indiscriminately shooting at vehicles passing by, according to a press release from the sheriff’s department.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that two individuals had been shot, and several vehicles had been struck by gunfire. Tragically, one of the victims succumbed to their injuries while the other was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Suspect in Custody
Julio Cesar Rodarte, a 39-year-old resident of San Jacinto, was apprehended and subsequently booked into the Larry Smith Correctional Facility. He is facing one count of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder charges. Authorities have confirmed that there are no other suspects at large in connection with the incident.
Victim identified
The deceased victim has been identified as Victor Hugo Leon, aged 42, from San Jacinto. Reports indicate that Leon was a dedicated husband and father of four children. His wife, Griselda Zepeda, shared with KTLA that they had been married for 13 years.
Leon, who worked at a warehouse in Moreno Valley, failed to return home as expected on Monday morning, causing Zepeda to grow concerned. She described her late husband as a kind-hearted individual who always put his family first, despite his stern exterior.
Reflecting on the loss, Zepeda remarked, “He was a very lovable person. He leaves us very broken. He had that mean face, but he was such a sweetheart, always doing his best for his family.”
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