Murder charges filed in killing of Southern California woman in 2017

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

Nearly six and a half years after the shooting death of a 31-year-old woman in Riverside County, murder charges have been filed against a man from San Jacinto, authorities announced earlier this month.  

The deadly incident unfolded on Nov. 12, 2017, at around 3 p.m., a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department stated.  

Deputies responded to reports of a woman who had been shot in the 100 block of North Dillon Avenue.  

At the scene, Anna Meza, a resident of San Jacinto, was found lying in the street. Paramedics responded to the location and attempted life saving measures, but the 31-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased.  

After a lengthy investigation, authorities said they identified 27-year-old Daniel Acevedo as the suspect. He was taken into custody on April 12 during a traffic stop in San Jacinto conducted by RCSD’s Major Crimes Unit, the release noted.  

Daniel Acevedo, 27, of San Jacinto. (RCDA)

Authorities did not release any information about a potential motive in the killing or whether Acevedo and Meza knew each other.  

After reviewing the case, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office filed murder charges against the 27-year-old on April 15.  

The investigation in Meza’s death is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact RCSD Investigators Robertson or Adams with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.  

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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