LAKE ELSINORE: Man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at other man

LAKE ELSINORE — A man officials allege pointed a rifle at another person Thursday, Dec. 21, first barricaded himself inside a residence and then attempted to flee from deputies before he was apprehended on the 200 block of E. Graham in Lake Elsinore.

After an investigation, the alleged suspect, identified as Raymundo Gomez, 24, of Lake Elsinore, was later booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and attempted burglary.

Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Police Station responded to the location just before 9 p.m., after receiving reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Dan Ponder explained after the incident and arrest

When deputies arrived they contacted the victim, who said Gomez pointed a rifle at him and threatened that he was going to kill him. The victim feared for his life and fled from the location before calling 911, according to Ponder.

When deputies attempted to make contact with Gomez, the alleged suspect reportedly fled into his residence.

Deputies surrounded the house and made several attempts to contact Gomez and have him exit the house and surrender.

“After a brief period of time passed, the suspect attempted to flee from his property on foot, but was quickly apprehended,” Ponder explained. Deputies arrested Gomez without incident.

During their subsequent investigation, deputies searched Gomez’ property at which time they located and seized the rifle he allegedly pointed at and threatened the victim with.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or the Lake Elsinore Police Department at (951) 245-3300. Callers can refer to incident file number L173550122 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

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Trevor Montgomery, who recently moved from Riverside County to Shasta County, runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers Valley News, The Valley Chronicle and Anza Valley Outlook as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident.

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and Lake Elsinore Station, along with other locations.