Crime & Safety

Suspects Sought In Death Of San Jacinto Man Found Injured At Park

The 40-year-old man was found in the park Riverside County deputies suffering from traumatic injuries earlier this week.

David Montero, 40, of San Jacinto, was found at a local park in the 500 block of East Main Street after deputies received reports of an assault.
David Montero, 40, of San Jacinto, was found at a local park in the 500 block of East Main Street after deputies received reports of an assault. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN JACINTO, CA — Homicide suspects are sought in the deadly attack of a San Jacinto man who was found severely injured in a park in San Jacinto on Sunday, authorities said.

David Montero, 40, of San Jacinto, was found at a local park in the 500 block of East Main Street after deputies received reports of an assault. Upon arrival around 10 p.m., deputies found Montero suffering from traumatic injuries, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he remained hospitalized until Wednesday when he was pronounced dead, officials said.

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The sheriff's department is investigating the incident as a homicide. Due to the investigation, no other information was made available.

As authorities work to find the suspect or suspects, the public is urged to contact the sheriff's department with any information they may have on the case. Central Homicide Master Investigator R. Deanne can be reached at 951-235–7382 and Investigator J. Newby can be reached at 951-347–0679.

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