Mother Stabbed By Son In San Jacinto: Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.

The 38-year-old man was apprehended and booked on suspicion of attempted murder.

Posted Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 9:29 am PT

SAN JACINTO, CA — A 56-year-old woman was stabbed Sunday in San Jacinto by her son, who was later arrested.

The stabbing happened in the 500 block of Peregrine Lane around 8:50 a.m., according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

The son, identified as 38-year-old Charles Diaz, then fled the house on foot, RCSD Sgt. Anthony Pelato said.

Diaz was captured in a nearby neighborhood by deputies, Pelato said.

The mother was transported to a hospital for treatment of her wounds. Her son was booked on a charge of attempted murder, Pelato said.

A motive for the attack was not released by the RCSD.

Anyone with information on the stabbing was asked to call RCSD detectives at 951-791-3400.