A store employee in Riverside County was brutally attacked, leaving him hospitalized and seriously injured. The incident, captured on surveillance footage, shows the 68-year-old victim being sucker-punched by a man before falling and hitting his head. The family is seeking justice and has started a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical expenses. The suspect, 25-year-old Izack Ramirez, has been arrested by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Josh DuBose reported
Carlos Munguia, a 68-year-old store employee, was brutally attacked in Riverside County, leaving him seriously injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred on October 27 outside Sun Valley Market and Liquor in Winchester, where Munguia had been working for four years. Surveillance footage captured the assault, showing Munguia taking out the trash with a dolly in the store’s parking lot when an unknown man approached him. Without warning, the man sucker-punched Munguia and fled the scene.
The consequences of the attack have been devastating for Munguia and his family. He is currently hospitalized and has suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull and brain bleeding. Munguia’s daughter-in-law, Alma Romero, expressed the family’s heartbreak, stating that there are days when Munguia doesn’t recognize his own family members. The family is unable to communicate with him or bring him home, adding to their anguish.
In the surveillance footage, after being punched, Munguia falls to the ground, hitting his head and losing consciousness. His wife, who also works at the store, became concerned when he didn’t return after taking out the trash. It was only when a customer assisted in bringing Munguia inside the store that his wife realized something was terribly wrong. Initially, Munguia claimed he fell when questioned about his injuries, but his family discovered the truth after watching the surveillance footage.
The motive behind the attack remains unknown. Romero speculates that the assailant may have been asking for money, but Munguia is known for his generosity and willingness to help others in need. The family is now focused on Munguia’s recovery, which will be a long and uncertain process. They have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the mounting medical expenses, including surgeries and hospital stays.
Fortunately, law enforcement authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect, 25-year-old Izack Ramirez from Winchester. One day after the assault, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department arrested Ramirez after discovering incriminating evidence during a search of his residence. The family hopes that Ramirez will face the consequences of his actions and remain incarcerated.
The attack on Carlos Munguia has left a lasting impact on his family and the community. They seek justice for this senseless act of violence against an innocent and hardworking individual. As they navigate the challenges of Munguia’s recovery, the family appreciates any support they receive from the community to help alleviate the financial burden caused by his medical expenses..