The Riverside County Sheriff's Office reported a fatal incident in Mead Valley, where 65-year-old Steven Fineran was shot by his 67-year-old girlfriend, Dani Runyan. This information came from a press release issued yesterday, stating Runyan's arrest for murder at the Cois Byrd Detention Center.
Concerning the case, the details are still vague. The San Bernardino Sun also reports that investigators yet reveal further information about the reason for the fatal incident.
Nationally, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in three women and one in four men in the United States experience some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. The impact of such violence is not limited to the victims, but also extends, to their families and communities.
A report by the National Institutes of Health reveals a link between domestic violence and various health problems and long-term physical and mental trauma.
If you or anyone is in need of help or resources regarding domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is accessible at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). On a local level, organizations like the Riverside County Family Justice Center offers a comprehensive range of services and support to survivors of intimate partner violence.
