Skip to Content

5 year old boy killed in accidental shooting

A 5 year old boy was killed in an accidental shooting in Nuevo on Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The incident was reported in the 31000 block of Wolfskill Avenue around 5:20 p.m.

When deputies from the Perris Station arrived, the boy had a gunshot wound and was already deceased.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and Central Homicide Unit are investigating the shooting but aren’t releasing anymore information at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator James Campos with the homicide unit at (951) 955-2777, or Investigator Thomas Salisbury of the Perris Station at (951) 210-1000.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

KESQ News Team

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content