A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Riverside County.

On Aug. 7, deputies from the Perris Sheriff's Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon near Woodward and Elizabeth Streets shortly before 9 p.m.

Arriving deputies found a male victim lying on the ground with a possible gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect had fled the scene before authorities arrived. The circumstances leading up to the man’s death remain unclear.

No further details, including his identity or a suspect description, were released.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Investigator Robertson with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-1777 or Investigator C. Pierson with the Perris Station at 951-210-1000.

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