1 dead after man shoots at multiple cars in San Jacinto, Riverside County

SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KABC) – One person is dead and another injured after a man fired shots at passing cars in San Jacinto, according to police.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred around 7 a.m. Monday near West Seventh Street and South San Jacinto Street.

Several cars were hit by gunfire, as were two people. One of the victims, 42-year-old Victor Hugo Leon, died in hospital.

The suspected shooter, 39-year-old Julio Cesar Rodarte, was arrested on charges of murder and ten counts of attempted murder. His motive is unclear.