RivCo Woman's Body ID'd As Suspicious Death Investigation Ensues

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — The death of a Riverside County woman is being investigated as suspicious, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley station, has announced.

Deputies were called to the scene at 3:30 p.m., regarding the unresponsive woman, identified as Elana Davis, 23. Her body was found inside a home in the 14000 block of Woodlark Lane, in Moreno Valley.

"Upon arrival, deputies arrived to find Davis, unresponsive and not breathing," Sgt. Alberto Lauriero said. "Life-saving measures were attempted, but paramedics ultimately pronounced her dead at the scene."

During the preliminary investigation, deputies learned Davis had been in a physical altercation with a family member.

"During the altercation, she lost consciousness and stopped breathing," he said. "Based on the circumstances, investigators from the Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation."

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Jimenez at (951) 955-2777 or Moreno Valley Station Investigator Gomez at (951) 486-6700.