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Lake Elsinore Killing Suspect Turns Himself In

Investigators say 47-year-old Ian Wentz surrendered to sheriff’s officials, leading to his booking on suspicion of murder.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the victim as Garrett Pickering, 34, who was found shot and pronounced dead Saturday night on the 2000 block of East Lakeshore Drive.
  • Riverside County sheriff’s officials said Wentz turned himself in on Sunday and was booked into a local jail on suspicion of murder.
  • The Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit is leading the case as detectives continue gathering evidence.
  • Officials have not released a motive in the shooting and have not detailed the circumstances leading up to the gunfire.
  • Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Central Homicide Unit Investigator Hood at 951-955-2777 or Lake Elsinore Station Investigator Contreras at 951-245-3300.