A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Riverside County man.
The suspect has been identified as Rafael Moreno, 59, of Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
On September 21, deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon near the intersection of Calle Limon Avenue and Genoa Avenue in Coachella shortly after 11:30 a.m.
Deputies found the victim, Enrique Arrieta, 51, of Coachella, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooter fled the area before authorities arrived. After investigating, detectives identified Moreno as the suspected gunman.
On October 22, Moreno was found near a residence in the 85000 block of Nile Lane in Coachella, where he was taken into custody on murder charges.
No further details were released, including a motive or how the suspect and victim knew each other.
Anyone with additional information about the case is encouraged to contact Detective Adams of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.