SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The Riverside County Sheriff's Department identified the suspect who fatally shot a deputy in the line of duty Friday afternoon.
According to RCSO, Deputy Darnell Calhoun was on duty in Lake Elsinore when he was mortally wounded by gunfire. Deputy Calhoun was an officer of the San Diego Police Department before joining RCSO.
Deputy Calhoun responded to the 18000 block of Hillsdale Lane around 4:30 p.m. regarding an "unknown trouble," the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a press release. He approached the home and the suspect, 42-year-old Jesse Navarro, began shooting at him.
Another deputy arrived, and Navarro also shot at him. Navarro was ultimately wounded and taken into custody. He was taken to the hospital and was treated for his injuries.
Sheriff deputies rushed Calhoun to the hospital, where he later died. He was 30-years-old.
We are devastated to announce the passing of Deputy Darnell Calhoun who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon.
Updates will follow as soon as more information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/jFPtjN1fFA
— Riverside County Sheriff (@RSO) January 14, 2023
We are devastated to learn of the passing of @RSO Deputy Darnell Calhoun, an SDPD officer until 2022.
This evening, he was killed in the line of duty while protecting Lake Elsinore. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, & colleagues in SDPD and @RSO. #SDPD6901 pic.twitter.com/ub48XjR33s— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) January 14, 2023
The deputy who survived the shooting will be placed on administrative leave in accordance with the department's policy. His name will not be released at this time.
An investigator with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office will lead the investigation and be assisted by the Riverside County Department Force Investigations Detail. This remains an active investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call DA Investigator Mario Moreno at 951-334-0407, mariomoreno@rivcoda.org, or Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigator Jarred Bishop at 951-955-1700.
