Suspect identified after Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy killed in a shooting near Lake Elsinore
Update 12:00 p.m. January 14
Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department have identified the suspect as Jesse Navarro, 42-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore. Navarro is still in critical condition.
The Sheriff's Department described the deadly encounter in a news release:
"On January 13, 2023, about 4:20 pm, Deputy Darnell Calhoun responded to the 18000 block of Hilldale Lane, in the unincorporated area of Lakeland Village, regarding an unknown trouble. As Deputy Calhoun approached the residence, the suspect began shooting at him, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. As an additional deputy arrived, the suspect engaged him with gunfire as well. The suspect was ultimately wounded and taken into custody.
Deputy Calhoun sustained life threatening injuries and was rushed to a local area hospital by sheriff’s deputies. Deputy Calhoun was later pronounced deceased."
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Darnell Calhoun was 30 years old.
Calhoun began working as a Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy on February 24, 2022. He was assigned to the Lake Elsinore Station. Prior to working in the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Calhoun spent two years working for the San Diego Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office shared.
The Riverside Sheriffs' Association tweeted, "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deputy Darnell Calhoun. On Friday, January 13th, 2023, Deputy Darnell Calhoun made the ultimate sacrifice." If you would like to make a donation to the Calhoun family. Follow the instruction of this link: https://helpahero.com/campaign/deputy-darnell-calhoun
Update 7:55 p.m.
The deputy has died, the Riverside County Sheriff's Dept announced. He was identified by the agency as Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
We are devastated to announce the passing of Deputy Darnell Calhoun who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon.
— Riverside County Sheriff (@RSO) January 14, 2023
Updates will follow as soon as more information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/jFPtjN1fFA
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will hold a news conference at 9:00 p.m. in Wildomar.
Original Report 5:10 p.m.
A Riverside County Sheriff's deputy has been shot near Lake Elsinore, the agency confirmed just after 5:00 p.m. Friday.
The deputy was rushed to the Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment. The agency announced the deputy is in serious condition.
The shooting happened on the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane in the unincorporated community of Lakeland Village. The agency confirmed a suspect is in custody.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
This shooting comes a little over 15 days after another Riverside County Sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley.
Deputy Isaiah Cordero was honored by family, friends, and colleagues during a memorial service jushttps://twitter.com/RSO/status/1614066032800583680t last week.
