Corona Apartment Gunman Still At Large: Police Seek Assistance

CORONA, CA — A man suspected of brandishing a rifle outside a Corona apartment complex, prompting police officers to shoot at him, was at large Wednesday, with authorities asking for the public's help in identifying him.

According to the Corona Police Department, the officer-involved shooting happened shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday outside the Ashton Apartments at 2178 Stoneridge Drive.

Det. Daniel Clary said that witnesses called 911, saying that a man was in the parking lot, carrying a rifle.

Patrol officers deployed a remote-controlled drone to scour the apartment complex, spotting the suspect "walking in the parking lot, holding a rifle," Clary said.

"When officers attempted to contact the suspect, an officer-involved shooting occurred," the detective said. "The suspect dropped the rifle and ran to the Deerwood Apartment Complex."

The suspect apparently was not hit, and no officers were injured.

California Highway Patrol and Riverside police officers deployed to the location to assist, along with Riverside County sheriff's deputies, according to Clary.

"The suspect was not located and is still at large," he said. "During the search, officers recovered the loaded semi-automatic rifle. There is no evidence or reports of anyone being injured during this incident."

The suspect was described as a light-skinned Black or Hispanic man, in his 20s and about 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was wearing a dark-colored shirt with a colorful logo on the front, as well as black jogging pants with white stripes.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Corona police detectives at 951-736-2348 or leave information anonymously at the police department's Tip Line, 951-817-5837