On June 25, 2023, in Cabazon, California, 36-year-old Rose V. Fidler was found deceased from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle on the 1500 block of Elm Street. As deputies secured the scene, they were alerted to another incident on the 5200 block of Riza Avenue, where they discovered her brother, 40-year-old Leonard Gamez, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Investigators determined that the two incidents were connected, concluding that Gamez had fatally shot his sister before taking his own life. This conclusion was based on witness statements and evidence found at both locations. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the tragic events.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has stated that there are no outstanding suspects in this case. They have encouraged anyone with additional information to contact Lead Investigator J. Letterly at 951-955-2777 or Investigator R. Birmingham at 951-922-7100.
In the wake of this tragedy, family and friends mourned the loss of both siblings. A chapel service for Rose was held on July 26, 2023, at Weaver Mortuary in Beaumont, California.
