Richard David Mondragon, aged 53, tragically lost his life on August 17, 2020, in Riverside, California. The incident occurred late at night when Mondragon was involved in a confrontation with his housemate, Carl Greg Small, at their residence near Lake Mathews. According to reports, the altercation escalated, leading Small to pull out a handgun and shoot Mondragon once in the upper body.
Despite immediate efforts by deputies to perform CPR, Mondragon succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to Riverside Community Hospital.
Following the shooting, Carl Greg Small, aged 58, was arrested at the scene. Witnesses reported that Small waited in the front yard of the residence for law enforcement to arrive, and he surrendered without resistance. He was subsequently booked into the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside on suspicion of murder. Small had no prior felony convictions in Riverside County, and public records suggested a distant familial relationship between him and Mondragon.
The case against Carl Greg Small proceeded with charges of murder. The investigation revealed that the confrontation between the two men was the catalyst for the fatal shooting. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department handled the investigation, ensuring that all evidence was meticulously gathered to support the prosecution's case. The legal proceedings aimed to bring justice for Richard Mondragon and provide closure to his family and loved ones.
