Leads Sought In Perris Man's Killing

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — An investigation was underway Thursday into the slaying of a 62-year-old Perris man, with Riverside County sheriff's detectives asking anyone with information to come forward.

Ernesto Verduzco Mapula was found dead in a residence about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 22000 block of Louise Street, near Theda Street, according to sheriff's Sgt. Steve Brosche. The area is just outside Perris city limits, and is about 7 miles east of Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore.

He said that deputies were called to the location to investigate a "man down call," but no other details were disclosed, including a possible motive.

Central Homicide Unit detectives are working to develop leads and identify possible suspects.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the homicide unit at 951-955-2777.