Man accused of attacking family in Murrieta

   Man Accused of Attacking Family Members in Murrieta
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MURRIETA (CNS) - A 37-year-old man was arrested and booked on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking several family members, resulting in minor injuries to the victims, police said today.

Wayne Stonecipher, 37, of Murrieta was booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Riverside on Wednesday and was being held on $2 million bail, according to the Murrieta Police Department.

Officers and paramedics responded to a call in the 24000 block of 1st Avenue at 12:28 p.m. Wednesday to encounter several victims standing outside the residence while three other victims sustained minor injuries subduing Stonecipher, officials said.

According to police, the victims sustained different levels of injuries, but all were reported in stable condition once they were treated at a local hospital. No other details were immediately available.

Stonecipher was taken into custody without incident and with prior visible injuries to the head, officials said.

No information was disclosed as to whether drugs or alcohol were involved or what led to the alleged assaults.

Anyone with information was encouraged to contact Sgt. Miguel Garcia
at 951-461-6362.

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