Suspect Charged in Shooting Death of Man in Lake Elsinore
Steven Saul Vargas, 33, faces murder and gun-related charges after a fatal shooting during an argument; bail set at $2 million, with arraignment scheduled soon.
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Suspect charged in shooting death of man in Lake Elsinore
MURRIETA — A man accused of fatally shooting a 38-year-old Lake Elsinore resident was charged Friday with murder and other offenses. Steven Saul Vargas, 33, of Lake Elsinore was arrested Wednesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Brian Rivas. Along with murder, Vargas is charged with sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations. He made his initial court appearance Friday before Su…
Man Charged with Gunning Down Lake Elsinore Resident
A man accused of fatally shooting a 38-year-old Lake Elsinore resident was charged Friday with murder and other offenses. Steven Saul Vargas, 33, of Lake Elsinore was arrested Wednesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Brian Rivas. Along with murder, Vargas is charged with sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations. He made his initial court appearance Friday before Superior Cour…
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