Man, Girlfriend Dead In Murder-Suicide: RivCo Sheriff

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – A domestic dispute between a San Jacinto man and his girlfriend culminated in a murder-suicide, authorities said today.

Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Ray Huskey said deputies were sent to a residence on Santa Fe Avenue, near Esplanade Avenue, about 9 p.m. Monday to investigate reports of an assault and discovered the bodies of the man and woman, neither of whom were immediately identified.

The initial call was for an assault with a deadly weapon.

Huskey said both had been fatally shot in an "isolated (act) of domestic violence."

He did not specify which person was in possession of the gun.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Investigator Bishop of the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777, or Detective Roy of the San Jacinto Police Department at (951) 654-2702. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff's Homicide Tipline online form.

ALSO SEE:

• Woman Cleaning Up Broken Bottles Struck, Killed By Vehicle

• Teacher Accused Of Ecstasy Possession At Coachella Music Fest Heads To Court

--City News Service contributed to this report/Shutterstock image