In the early hours of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, deputies from the Lake Mathews Station responded to the 3000 block of Grant Street in the Home Gardens area of Riverside County after a report of an unresponsive man. First responders found a 47-year-old Corona resident, later identified as Carlos Villa, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Central Homicide Unit took over the investigation. Initial reports gave few details and did not identify a motive. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Central Homicide Unit or the Lake Mathews Station.

If anyone knew Carlos Villa or saw activity in the Home Gardens area around 1:00 a.m. on May 19, please share what was seen with investigators.