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47-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Riverside County

Investigators were working to identify the suspect(s) involved.

The victim was identified as Carlos Villa, a 47-year-old Corona resident. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

HOME GARDENS, CA — A homicide investigation is underway in the unincorporated community of Home Gardens after a man was found shot to death.

The investigation began around 1 a.m. Tuesday, after sheriff's deputies were called to the 3000 block of Grant Street regarding an unresponsive man.

Deputies determined the man was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as Carlos Villa, a 47-year-old Corona resident.

No arrests have been made, and investigators were working to identify the suspect(s) involved.

No further information was released.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Jimenez at 951-955-2777 or Lake Mathews Station Investigator Jaquez at 951-272-5600.

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