Crime & Safety
Riverside County Deputies Shoot And Kill Man Allegedly Setting Fire To Moreno Valley Home
The suspect, who hasn't yet been publicly identified, died after being taken to a nearby hospital, deputies said.
December 15, 2025
Riverside County deputies fatally shot a man who allegedly pointed a gun at them after setting fire to a home in Moreno Valley on Sunday morning.
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It happened at around 12:30 a.m. in the 16000 block of Heather Glen Road, where deputies were called for reports of a residential fire, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
"Upon arrival, deputies found the residence fully engulfed in flames and received information about a subject in the rear of the residence," the release said. "Deputies entered the backyard and located a subject lying on the ground. Deputies gave commands, but the subject failed to comply, pointed a firearm, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred."
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