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SBSD - Central
Monday April 11th, 2022 :: 12:58 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Man Kills 62-year-old Woman then uses Murder Weapon to Harm Himself

DATE/TIME: April 10, 2022, 9:34 p.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 3100 block of Otto Street, Muscoy 

SUSPECT(S): Rito Hernandez, 33-year-old resident of Muscoy

VICTIM(S): Reynalda Madriz, 62-year-old resident of Muscoy


SUMMARY: On Sunday, April 10, 2022, deputies from Sheriff’s Central Station responded to the 3100 block of Otto Street for a reported stabbing. When deputies arrived, they located the suspect, Rito Hernandez, in front of the residence suffering from self-inflicted knife wounds. Near the suspect, they located the victim who was also suffering from stab wounds. It was learned Hernandez, who was known to the victim, had stabbed the victim before injuring himself. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and was pronounced deceased.

Investigators from Sheriff’ Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail responded and are conducting the investigation.

Hernandez was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and will be booked into custody, upon his release, for PC 187-Murder.

Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Chris Crosswhite, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Chris Crosswhite or Sergeant Troy Mooradian

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 387-3589

Case No. DR#012200843      H#2022-042

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700

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