NORCO, Calif. — A 34-year-old woman has been taken into custody by authorities following an incident early Tuesday morning in which she is suspected of deliberately hitting a man with her vehicle during a domestic dispute. The altercation resulted in the death of the man after he was struck.
The incident unfolded just after midnight when deputies were dispatched to the scene on the 120, block of Hamner Avenue in response to reports of a serious vehicular incident involving a pedestrian, stated Sgt. Jarred Bishop of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Upon arrival, they found 57-year-old Bahman Nowrozi of Riverside critically injured.
Despite being quickly transported to a nearby hospital, Nowrozi was later pronounced dead, having succumbed to his injuries. Investigators worked swiftly to assess the scene and determine the events leading up to the fatal collision.
Authorities identified the driver as Aubrey McGee, a resident of Riverside, who was present at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest that McGee and Nowrozi were involved in a domestic dispute shortly before Nowrozi was hit. The nature of the altercation and its escalation to violence are currently under detailed investigation.
McGee was arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident. She has been booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center as the investigation continues. The incident has shocked the local community, with residents expressing concern over the unfolding events and their tragic outcome.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has called on witnesses or anyone with useful information to come forward to help piece together the sequence of events that led to Nowrozi’s death. They have directed potential informants to reach out to Central Homicide Investigator V. Magana or Investigator S. Budnik at the sheriff’s Jurupa Valley station.
The motivation and background to the dispute are integral to understanding the dynamics of the incident, as domestic situations that escalate to such levels of violence pose broader questions about preventative interventions and response strategies.
Authorities are urging the public to be forthcoming with any details that could assist law enforcement officers in the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in ensuring justice and safety.
This tragic event underscores the unpredictable nature of domestic disputes and their potential to lead to fatal outcomes, highlighting the need for vigilance and prompt reporting of disturbances that may suggest escalating tensions.