Two teens arrested for Riverside County murder

Officers arrested two teenagers allegedly responsible for the August 2024 murder of Isaac Gonzalez, 18, of Coachella.

Fabian Diaz, 18, and a 17-year-old man, both from Coachella, were taken into custody on Oct. 25 after investigators connected them to the fatal shooting, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

On Aug. 28, officers responded to the 84900 block of Calle Rojo, Coachella, at 10:34 p.m. to find Gonzalez lying on the road, suffering from gunshot wounds. 

First responders declared him dead at the scene.

Homicide investigators identified Diaz and the 17-year-old responsible for Gonzalez’s murder. Due to the 17-year-old’s age, authorities said his name will not be disclosed.

Details are limited. It is not currently known if surveillance or witness testimony aided in this investigation, or whether the suspects were known to the victim.

The sheriff’s office said Diaz was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for murder, robbery, and conspiracy. 

The 17-year-old was booked into juvenile hall for murder, robbery, and conspiracy.

As investigators continue to look into this case, officials ask anyone with information to contact Investigator D. Robertson or Investigator J. Newby at 951–955–2777.