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Six-year-old Moreno Valley girl dies from gunshot wounds

By Angel Jennings
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Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 6-year-old girl Sunday in Moreno Valley.

The Moreno Valley Police Department responded to reports of an adult and child struck by gunfire at 9:38 a.m. in the 25000 block of Harker Lane, according to a police press release. When police arrived, they found a 26-year-old male and 6-year-old girl with gunshot wounds.

The victims were taken to a local hospital. The girl, who was identified as Tiana Ricks of Victorville, died from her injuries. The male victim is listed in stable condition.

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The motive for the shooting is unknown, and no suspects have been arrested, Sgt. Lisa McConnell said.

Police investigators and the Riverside County sheriff’s central homicide unit are handling the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call police Investigator Baeza at (951) 955-2777, or Det. Holland at (951) 486-6700.

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As assistant managing editor for culture and talent, Angel Jennings oversees the Los Angeles Times’ Metpro and internship programs as well as works closely with HR and department heads to help manage a broad range of responsibilities, including tracking, recruiting, interviewing and selecting diverse candidates for job opportunities and advancing the company’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and access. She also works across the newsroom on retention, training and career development efforts. Jennings previously worked as a reporter in Metro. She got her start in the Metpro program in 2011 and has since worked on assignments with many departments in the newsroom, including Metro, National, Calendar, Business and podcasts. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska.

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