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Riverside Man Arrested in Deadly Mead Valley Stabbing
31 Aug
Summary
- A 54-year-old Riverside County man was arrested for a deadly stabbing.
- The incident occurred on Elmwood Street in the unincorporated Mead Valley community.
- The victim was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering stab wounds.
A deadly stabbing incident in Mead Valley has led to the arrest of a 54-year-old Riverside County man. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were dispatched to the 21000 block of Elmwood Street following an assault with a deadly weapon call.
Upon their arrival, deputies found an unidentified man on the ground who had sustained stab wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation into the victim's identity is ongoing.
Authorities identified the suspect as 54-year-old resident Ruben Estrada. He was located at the scene and taken into custody without any issues. Estrada has since been booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center, facing a murder charge. The Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance and requests anyone with information to contact Investigator Hernandez.
