Photo: Juan Barraza
RIVERSIDE – An “unknown trouble” call came in on July 28 just after midnight. RPD officers arrived at the 3300 block of Lime Street.
Inside the converted garage they discovered an elderly man “in medical distress with suspicious injuries.”
Paramedics tended to the inured man who nonetheless died from his injuries.
The victim’s caretaker came to check on him but the door was locked. Then, a male suspect came out of the garage, with the injured elderly man inside.
Detectives arrived and arrested 18-year-old Juan Barraza and charged him with murder and elder abuse. He has no bail.
“There are no other details available at this time as this investigation is still ongoing. If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Dave Riedeman at (951) 353-7244 or driedeman@riversideca.gov. Also, Detective Jim Brandt at (951) 353-7137 or jbrandt@riversideca.gov. Those wishing to remain anonymous can email rpdtips@riversideca.gov or utilize the Riverside Police Department’s mobile app “Submit a Tip.” Reference incident number P18140383.”
