On December 4, 2024, at about 11:04 p.m., officers from the Menifee Police Department responded to a home in the 25000 block of Antelope Road in Sun City after a report of an unresponsive man. They found 42-year-old Emmanuel Villalobos on the floor with an apparent gunshot wound to his chest. Cal Fire personnel pronounced Villalobos dead at the scene after first aid attempts.

Detectives took over the inquiry because the death was suspicious. Preliminary findings describe the incident as isolated and say everyone involved has been cooperating; authorities also say there is no ongoing threat to the community. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kaub at [email protected] or (951) 723-1656.