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                               SHOOTING LEADS TO GANG-RELATED MURDER INVESTIGATION

Corona, CA – On June 7^th, 2025, at 6:53 PM, Corona Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of Penrose Drive, Corona, and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers quickly arrived on scene and located the victim. Officers immediately began life-saving measures. Despite these efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The victim has been identified as Joesph Torres 29-years-old of Perris, CA.

The Department’s Investigative Services Division responded and assumed the investigation. Based on the preliminary investigation, this incident appears to be gang related.  Multiple suspects have been identified and taken into custody. Their names will not be released at this time as it remains an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Ryan Eddy at (951) 739-4869 or at Ryan.Eddy@CoronaCA.gov

About the City of Corona: Corona is a vibrant, culturally diverse community located in the heart of Southern California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways with a population of more than 160,000 residents. For more information regarding the City of Corona, visit www.CoronaCA.gov

Media Contact

Robert Montanez  

Sergeant  

951-736-2412  

Robert.Montanez@CoronaCA.gov

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