UPDATE: Arrest made in Lake Elsinore murder of Wildomar man
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Officials investigating the murder of a Wildomar man in Lake Elsinore Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, say they have identified and arrested a man they allege was involved in the victim’s murder.
The victim, 19-year-old, Blake Paine, was rushed to an area hospital with a gunshot wound where he later passed away; and officials say the believe other people may have been involved in the fatal shooting, which happened in the 100 block of Riley Street, between W. Graham and W. Heald avenues
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In an updated press release regarding the deadly shooting, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Brosche said, “Joshua Emanuel Navarro, an 18-year-old male from Lake Elsinore, was arrested for his involvement in the murder of Blake Paine.”
Navarro was arrested at 1 p.m., Nov. 9, the day after the fatal encounter, according to Broshe; who said, “Investigators are continuing to work all leads and believe there may be additional suspects outstanding.”
Sheriff’s officials say 18-year-old, Joshua Navarro, of Lake Elsinore, was arrested for his involvement in the murder of 19-year-old, Blake Paine, of Wildomar last Sunday afternoon. RSO booking photo
Online jail records indicate Navarro was arrested at a residence on W. Limited Avenue in Lake Elsinore and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of second-degree murder, as well as assault with a firearm and possession of an illegal assault weapon.
He remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail or bond.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Trudeau of the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777 or Investigator Stites at the Lake Elsinore Station at (951) 245-3300. Callers can refer to incident file number L203130053 and can remain anonymous.
Original Story: Wildomar man, 19, murdered in Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the murder of a Wildomar man who was fatally shot in Lake Elsinore Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8.
Although very few details have been released, the deadly shooting happened in the 100 block of Riley Street, between W. Graham and W. Heald avenues.
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Deputies from the Lake Elsinore Station responded to the scene around 4:30 p.m., after receiving reports of a shooting, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Brosche has since said of the man’s murder.
“When deputies arrived, they located an adult male who appeared to have been shot,” Brosche reported; adding, “The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.”
The victim has since been identified as 19-year-old, Blake Paine, of Wildomar.
The suspect(s) fled the area prior to deputies arrival and are still outstanding, according to Brosche, who did not say if there was a known motive for the deadly shooting or what may have led to the fatal incident.
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Investigators from the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit and Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station were notified and have assumed the investigation. which is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Trudeau of the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777 or Investigator Stites at the Lake Elsinore Station at (951) 245-3300. Callers can refer to incident file number L203130053 and can remain anonymous.
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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 30 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 18 grandchildren.
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