Woman dead, man critically injured in shooting in Southern California

Rialto police say one person is dead after a shooting Sunday morning.

According to authorities, the incident occurred around 9:12 a.m. when they received a call about a possible shooting at a residence in the 300 block of South Willow Avenue.

When officers arrived, they initially found a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Rescue workers confirmed her death at the scene of the accident.

According to Rialto police, officers then found the suspect, identified as Leonardo Rios-Gonzalez, suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Rios-Gonzalez was taken to a nearby hospital where he is in critical but stable condition.

Authorities did not confirm how the suspect and victim knew each other, but said the two had a relationship. The victim’s identity is being withheld until next of kin are notified.

Rialto police have not released information about a possible motive for the shooting.

The Rialto Police Department asks anyone with information related to the investigation to contact Detective Sergeant Ralph Ballew at 909-533-7463. Witnesses can also report information anonymously through WeTip at 800-782-7463.