Menifee woman charged with attempted murder

By Doug Spoon, Editor

A Menifee woman faces three felony counts, including attempted murder, following a shooting at a local residence Friday night, police said.

Jobana Machuca, 46, was taken into custody after officers responded to a call for service at 6:21 p.m. in the 29000 block of Farbo Court, according to a Menifee Police Department news release. The victim stated he had been shot in the arm.

Upon arrival, officers, located the female suspect near the residence and she was arrested. The male victim was treated on scene for a single gunshot wound to the left side of his upper torso. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.

The investigation indicated this is an isolated incident and the parties knew each other. There is no danger to the community. Machuca has a Feb. 1 court date at the Murrieta Southwest Justice Center.

If you have any information about this investigation, please contact Detective Onye Agbodike at oagbodike@menifeepolice.org