Menifee Mayor Neil Winter passes away

Menifee Mayor Neil Winter passed away Saturday night, according to multiple sources.

Menifee Police Chief Greg Fellows of the Sheriff's Department confirmed Winter's death to Menifee 24/7 about 11:20 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek said Winter was pronounced dead at Menifee Valley Medical Center. A news release is being prepared.

Winter was discovered unconscious at his home some time this evening, the friend of a person who found him told Menifee 24/7. Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez posted the following in her Facebook page tonight:

"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I must report the passing of Mayor Neil Winter of the City of Menifee. Cal Fire/RVCFD personnel responded to Mayor Winter's home and found him in full arrest. Prayers for his family during this time of tremendous loss."

This story will be updated as soon as details become available.