Two suspects were arrested for attempted murder after a man was shot in Riverside County.
On May 4, Riverside County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 3900 block of South Temescal Street in Corona at 5:20 a.m.
The male victim had been shot and assaulted by two suspects who fled the scene before deputies arrived. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities canvassed the area and found evidence of the shooting, but no suspects were nearby. Following an investigation, detectives identified Corona residents Juan Manuel Lopez Jr., 42, and Alexandro Lopez, 38, as the primary suspects.
A search warrant was served at the home the men shared, where deputies found a firearm, ammunition, and other evidence in connection with the shooting.
The next day, Alexandro Lopez was located in the 100 Block of North McKinley Street in Corona, where he was taken into custody.
On May 7, Juan Manuel Lopez Jr. turned himself in to deputies at the Robert Presley Detention Center.
Both men were arrested for attempted murder, conspiracy to commit attempted murder, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
No further details, including a motive behind the assault and shooting, were released. Investigators did not provide details on how the victim was known to the suspects.
Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call Investigator Juarez at the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station at 951-272-5600.
