Tragedy struck the 2500 block of Spectacular Bid Street in Perris just before midnight on December 23, when deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that upon arrival, they discovered Rene Diaz, a 42-year-old man from Elsinore, with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite swift medical aid from deputies and the timely arrival of paramedics, Diaz was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The investigation, initially handled by Perris Sheriff's Station deputies, took a severe turn last Sunday when Diaz succumbed to his injuries, as detailed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The Riverside Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit is now to fully take over the case, which appears to be shrouded in uncertainty as no suspects have been detained as of this report.
According to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, investigators are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and assist by contacting Investigator D. Brown or Master Investigator D. Robertson of the Central Homicide Unit.
The Sheriff's Department urges the public to contribute any details that might help to unravel swiftly the circumstances surrounding the tragic end of Rene Diaz. They have directed all communication to the Media Information Bureau for media inquiries.
