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RIVERSIDE, CALIF. – A Riverside woman was shot and killed by a vehicle burglar across the street from her home.

On Thursday, June 6, 2019, a male subject called 911 to report a shooting in the 3800 block of Cedar Avenue in the Downtown area of Riverside. Police and paramedics quickly arrived and found the woman, later identified as 50-year-old Linda Ferguson suffering from a single gunshot wound. She was rushed to a local hospital where despite lifesaving measures, she died as a result of the shooting.

During the investigation they learned that a male victim interrupted a vehicle burglary across the street from where he and Linda reside. “He shouted at the suspect, who then got into the passenger side of a white sedan,” police said. “ A few moments later, a single gunshot was fired into the residence and the suspect vehicle was seen leaving the area. “ There is no suspect information at this time.

This investigation is currently ongoing and there are no further details available at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Adrian Tillett at (951) 353-7105 or atillett@riversideca.gov, or Detective Karla Corbett at (951) 353-7134 or kcorbett@riversideca.gov. Those wishing to remain anonymous can email rpdtips@riversideca.gov or utilize the Riverside Police Department’s mobile app “Sub