A Riverside County deputy was sentenced to one year in jail for shooting his lover’s ex-boyfriend in a 2023 relationship dispute.

A former Riverside County deputy has been sentenced to one year in jail for fatally shooting the ex-boyfriend of his lover, according to multiple local news reports. The incident occurred in 2023 and stemmed from a personal relationship dispute. The shooter, who was not charged with murder, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, resulting in the one-year sentence. The case drew public attention due to the officer’s status and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.