2 people found dead outside Riverside County courthouse
This is read by an automated voice.Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Two people were found dead near a Riverside County courthouse in the early hours of Thursday morning and police have yet to make any arrests or share information about a possible motive.Officers with the Riverside Police Department responded to a report of a possible stabbing and person down in the area of Main and 12th streets in downtown Riverside just after 2 a.m., according to department spokesperson Det.
Steven Espinosa.Paramedics with the Riverside Fire Department also responded and pronounced two people dead at the scene.
At this time it is unknown what occurred, and no one is in custody, Espinosa said.Detectives from the department’s Robbery-Homicide Division remained at the scene conducting an investigation Thursday afternoon.
The identity of the victims has not been released.Helicopter footage captured by KTLA News showed investigators working under blue canopies and marking the areas on the sidewalk where the victims were found.The area of 12th Street near Main and Orange streets remained closed as officers continued their investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
Follow UsClara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times.Previously, she covered politics and education for the L.A.
Daily News.She majored in political science and Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University.
California California Music Entertainment & Arts Filmmaker Ondi Timoner was overseas shooting a documentary when the Eaton Fire destroyed her home of 14 years, and wiped her entire neighborhood away.Wild theories, enduring myths and a long-overlooked suspect.In this specially released bonus episode, Madison McGhee and Jami Rice share some extremely opinionated opinions about everything from...