Full Notification

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, about 10:30 PM, an officer from the Moreno Valley Police Department witnessed an adult male shooting a firearm in the 22400 block of Alessandro Boulevard. The male suspect was standing in the middle of Alessandro Boulevard firing a handgun eastbound toward passing vehicles. As a vehicle containing a family of five passed by the suspect, he fired numerous rounds at the vehicle, striking it at least once. The rear window of the victim’s vehicle was shattered as a result of the gunfire and a bullet was located inside the vehicle in very close proximity to the victims. A handgun was recovered at the location.

Pierre Drew, a 33 year-old resident of Hemet, was arrested at the scene, booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center, and is being held on $1,000,000 bail for attempted murder charges and felon in possession of a firearm.

The Moreno Valley Police Department is committed to the safety of the citizens of Moreno Valley and will be vigilant in investigating all crimes of this nature. We are asking anyone with additional information on this case to contact Deputy Jay Willner during business hours at 951-486-6700 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.