Riverside County Deputies Shoot, Kill Suspect In Homeland

HOMELAND (CBSLA) — Riverside County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a suspect in the community of Homeland Tuesday night.

According to the department, the shooting happened in the 26000 block of Steinhoff Avenue, near Highway 74, in the unincorporated area of Homeland near Hemet.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting nor was it clear what time the shooting took place.

The department said no deputies or residents were injured. People were asked to avoid the area as the investigation continued.