Citrus County, FL – On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office presented a grand jury indictment against 17-year-old Hector Jose Rios Guzman IV in connection with the death of 11-week-old Ezrial Lazaro Rios McCallister. The incident occurred on September 23, 2024.
A grand jury was convened to evaluate probable cause for charging Guzman. Following their review, the grand jury issued an indictment for one count of Murder in the First Degree (Felony Murder).
Guzman is currently in custody with no bond set. No further details regarding the case have been released by the State Attorney’s Office at this time.
