The Riverside Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in the wake of a fatal shooting that claimed the life of Naythan Vasquez, a 16-year-old resident of Menifee. The tragic event occurred on the night of May 9, 2025, when deputies were called to the scene of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 21000 block of Waite Street, Wildomar. According to the sheriff's office report, Vasquez was found with gunshot wounds and, despite the deputies' efforts to perform lifesaving measures, later died in the hospital.
An additional adolescent male was also injured in the incident, sustaining non-life-threatening wounds and was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. The Central Homicide Unit has since taken over the case, actively trying to track down the suspect(s). In light of the lacking leads, they are urging anyone with pertinent information to step forward and contact Investigator Joshua Manjarrez at 760–393–3530.
As of this writing, no arrests have been connected to the homicide. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office stresses the importance of community assistance and cooperation in these investigations. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not been disclosed, as the inquiry is ongoing. The authorities have made an appeal through various channels, including the sheriff's office press release, for witnesses or anyone with information to help bring closure to this case.
Members of the public with knowledge of the events are encouraged to also contact the Central Homicide Investigator Gonzalez at (951) 955-2777 or the Lake Elsinore Station Investigator Contreras at (951) 245-3300. Media inquiries have been directed to turn to the Media Information Bureau. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring that justice is served and is reliant upon community engagement to quickly bring those responsible to account.
