Riverside Police officer shoots man during confrontation

A Riverside Police Department officer shot and killed a man, approximately 50 years old, on the night of November 8, 2026. The incident occurred near the intersection of University and Douglas Avenue.

The officer reported that the man had thrown a stone at a vehicle and was armed with a knife. However, witnesses at the scene claimed they did not see any weapon. According to witnesses, the officer ordered the man not to move away, and when the suspect turned around, the officer fired several shots.

The man was transported to a hospital where he later died. Riverside County authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the shooting.