Perris deputy fatally shoots knife-wielding man who critically injured one
PERRIS — A knife-wielding man who critically injured another person in Perris last night, Tuesday, April 30, was later fatally shot by a deputy who responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. The fatal incident happened in a residential neighborhood in the 1800 block of El Nido Ave, between Evans Rd. and Dunlap Dr.
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Deputies assigned to Perris Police Station responded to the scene about 8:32 p.m., after receiving reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, Riverside Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Chris Willison later reported.
Deputies arrived at the scene “within minutes” and “contacted a male armed with a knife,” according to Willison, who explained, “The suspect failed to comply with deputies commands and a deputy involved shooting occurred.”
“The suspect was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries,” Willison continued. “The victim was also transported to an area hospital and remains in critical condition.”
Officials have not released the deceased suspect’s name, pending further investigation and notification of the man’s family.
Based on the circumstances, investigators from the Sheriff Department’s Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation.
“No deputies were injured during the incident and there are no outstanding suspects or threat to public safety,” said Willison.
The involved deputy, whose name will not be released at this time, has been placed on administrative leave per Department policy, according to Willison, who said the investigation is ongoing and no additional information was available for release.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Central Homicide Investigator Button at (951) 955-2777 or Perris Station Investigator Salisbury at (951) 210-1000. Callers can refer to incident file number PE191200157 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
This is a developing story that will be updated as new information is available.
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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. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s 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.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.
Trevor has been married for more than 28 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 15 – but soon to be 16 – grandchildren.