Homicide Detectives Investigating Death of Apple Valley Man Found Deceased in a Vehicle

APPLE VALLEY, Ca. – Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a 48-year-old Apple Valley man. 

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at around 6:42 a.m. deputies from the Apple Valley Station responded to the report of a man down in the area of Dale Evans Parkway, east of the I-15 freeway. The black Toyota Avalon was nearby parked on the shoulder with a deceased man inside the vehicle. Evidence in the area led authorities to determine that the victim, identified as John Barreras was murdered by an unknown suspect.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information, or anyone who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact Detective Oscar Godoy, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

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