Two men slain, third wounded in Moreno Valley shooting [Updated]
Two men were shot and killed and a third was wounded Thursday night in Moreno Valley, authorities said.
The shooting occurred about 6:15 p.m in the 21000 block of Bay Avenue. One victim died at the scene. A second was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said.
While investigators were at the scene, they discovered a third victim who had run to a nearby store after he was wounded, Deputy Melissa Nieburger said.
The man was taken to a hospital. His condition was not known.
No suspects were in custody. Detectives were at the scene Thursday night interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
[Updated 11:09 p.m.: Detectives are investigating whether the men were among a group of immigrants being held against their will at a home near the shooting, Nieburger said.]
– Robert J. Lopez
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