NUEVO - The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is seeking information regarding a double murder that occurred on Monday, 02/04/2013, at 5:04 p.m., on Central Ave near the cross street of Ramona Ave in Nuevo. The suspect was described as a Hispanic Male, 17-25 years old, 5'6" to 5'8", medium to thin build, very short dark hair to shaved head, wearing jeans (gray, blue or black in color), and a gray or dark-colored hooded style jacket over his head. This subject was last seen running West on Central towards Menifee Road and then possibly South on Menifee Road.

On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Riverside County Sheriff's homicide investigators summoned the help of Riverside County Sheriff's Department volunteers from the Hemet Station's Mounted Posse Unit, the Nuevo Citizen's Patrol, and the Anza Citizen's Patrol. These volunteers spent the afternoon hours searching pre-designated areas near the crime scene for any evidence related to the double murder. This evidence/article search was tedious and methodical.

Riverside County Sheriff's homicide investigators and volunteers from the Nuevo Citizen's Patrol are conducting a checkpoint on Central Avenue and Ramona Avenue in Nuevo today from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to speak to motorists and provide an informational flyer. The purpose of the checkpoint was to attempt to locate any additional witnesses to the murder or anyone who may have information on the identity of the suspect.

The composite drawing above is based on information received from a witness. If you have any information at all, please contact the following personnel: Investigator Steven Grassel, Riverside County Sheriff's Hemet Station 951-791-3405 or 951-712-5060 or Investigator Josh Button, Riverside County Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit 760-393-3531 (reference case number D130350066).

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff's Homicide Tipline online form.

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Community Meeting:

Captain Scot Collins of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Hemet Station will be hosting a public safety meeting in the community of Nuevo. The meeting will be on Thursday, February 7, 2013, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The meeting will be at

Simpson Hall located at Mountain Shadows Middle School

30401 Reservoir Avenue, Nuevo CA 92567.

Public Safety concerns in the community will be addressed.

Details:

On February 4, 2013, at about 5:08 PM deputies from the Hemet Station were dispatched to the 29000 block of Central Street in the unincorporated area of Riverside County known as Nuevo. Deputies arrived at about 5:18 PM and found two Hispanic female adults suffering from obvious traumatic injuries.

One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by Cal Fire Personnel. The second victim was transported to an area hospital but succumbed to her injuries there. Deputies and investigators from the Hemet station checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect who was last seen running from the location.

The suspect was described by witnesses as a Hispanic male adult, 18 to 20 years old wearing dark clothing. Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed control of the investigation.

The names of the victims are being withheld at this time pending next of kin notification. This is an active and ongoing homicide investigation Advertisement

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Killing of Nuevo mother and daughter prompt extra patrols

NUEVO - Extra patrols were in place in the Nuevo area today following the slaying of a 51-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter as the result of an attack carried out reportedly while they were out for a walk.

Deputies were sent just after 5 p.m. Monday to the 29000 block of Central Street, where they found the women "suffering from obvious traumatic injuries," said Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Jim Erickson.

"One victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Cal Fire personnel. The second was transported to an area hospital, but succumbed to her injuries there," Erickson said.

Deputies searched in vain for a man between 18 and 20 years old wearing dark clothing who was seen running from the scene, he said.

The women were identified as Maria and Connie Gonzalez of Nuevo. Connie Gonzalez, the daughter, died at the scene about 5:20 p.m. and Maria Gonzalez died at 6:05 p.m. in the emergency room at Menifee Valley Medical Center in Perris, according to the Riverside County Coroner's Office.

Shortly after the slayings, a man told a resident near the crime scene that the women were his mother and sister, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reported. The two were out for a walk in their neighborhood when they were attacked, according to a broadcast report.

No theory on motive has been advanced, and authorities have not said how the women's wounds were inflicted.

Regular area patrols were being supplemented by deputies from an anti- gang task force, the Special Enforcement Bureau, aviation units and K9 units to both assist in the investigation and enhance public safety, said sheriff's Sgt. Lisa McConnell.

Two Nuevo women killed while out on walk, authorities searching for killer

NUEVO - Riverside County sheriff's detectives today were investigating the killing in Nuevo of two women, reported to be a mother and daughter.

Deputies were sent just after 5 p.m. Monday to the 29000 block of Central Street, where they found two women "suffering from obvious traumatic injuries," said Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Jim Erickson.

"One victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Cal Fire personnel. The second was transported to an area hospital, but succumbed to her injuries there," Erickson said.

Deputies searched for but were unable to locate a man between 18 and 20 years old wearing dark clothing who was seen running from the scene, he said.

The names of the women were being withheld pending family notification, Erickson said.

The women, who were out for a walk in their neighborhood when they were killed, were a mother and daughter, KCAL9 reported from the scene.

Anyone with information about the slayings was urged to call the Riverside County Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit at (760) 393-3500 or the sheriff's Hemet Station at (951) 791-3400.