On August 19, 2020, at about 9:42 a.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff Station responded to the 29600 block of Nuevo Rd., in the unincorporated area of Nuevo regarding a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies arrived within minutes and located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds in front of a business. Emergency medical personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Deputies secured the residence as a crime scene and investigators from Perris Sheriff Station responded. The Central Homicide Unit also responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation revealed the victim was an employee of the business.
At about 11:27 a.m., the suspect vehicle was located by deputies. A felony traffic stop was conducted on Creekwood Ct. north of Mildred St. The two suspects detained were Isaiah Lugo, 23 years old of Moreno Valley, and Charles Trevino, 24 years old of Perris. Both suspects were arrested for Murder and booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center.
The victim was identified as Abdallah Abushawish, 61 years of San Jacinto. The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator Manjarrez with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.
Update:
The investigation revealed Alexander Aquino is a suspect in the homicide. The Central Homicide Unit is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Aquino. If anyone has information about this case, please contact Investigator Manjarrez at (951) 538-8961.
Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s Homicide Tipline online form.
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