Riverside County Coroner reports in-custody death; investigation ongoing

Chad Bianco, Sheriff at Riverside County
Chad Bianco, Sheriff at Riverside County
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A 38-year-old Hispanic male died while in custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, according to information released by the Riverside County Coroner. The death occurred on January 13, 2026, at Loma Linda University Medical Center located at 28062 Baxter Road in Murrieta, California.

The individual was booked at the time of death. Both the manner and cause of death are currently pending further investigation.

The coroner’s office identified this as case number 2026-00341. No additional details about the circumstances surrounding the death or events leading up to it have been provided at this time.



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