A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot several times at a Riverside house party on Saturday evening, Dec. 21.

The shooting was reported around 10:20 p.m. on the 1600 block of American Drive. The victim, described as a man in his late-teens, was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the backyard. Details on the circumstances leading up to the shooting remained under investigation and the suspect fled before police arrived, Riverside Police Sgt. Ryan Railsback said.

The victim is expected to survive, Railsback added. No additional information was released.

The exact cause of the brutality at the Riverside house party is still under investigation. However, incidents like these can often be attributed to a variety of factors, including personal disputes, gang-related activities, or even random acts of violence. In many cases, such events are fueled by underlying issues such as substance abuse, mental health problems, or socio-economic pressures. The investigation will likely explore these angles to determine the motive behind the shooting.