Murrieta Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Resident Found Deceased
MURRIETA, CA – On January 13, 2026, the Murrieta Police Department initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a deceased individual at a local residential complex. Officers were dispatched at approximately 9:13 a.m. to respond to a call for service at The Arbors at California Oaks apartments, situated at 24375 Jackson Avenue in Murrieta.
Upon entering the residence, responding officers located an adult male who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have since identified the decedent as 30-year-old Aaron Parr, a resident of Murrieta. According to the Murrieta Police Department, preliminary information gathered during the initial phase of the response led officials to classify the circumstances of the death as a homicide.
The investigation into the incident is currently active and ongoing. As of the latest update from the department, no additional details regarding potential suspects or the specific cause of death have been authorized for public release. Captain Jeremy Durrant is serving as the media contact for the case as the department continues its inquiries.
The Murrieta Police Department has requested that any individuals who possess information related to the investigation, or those who observed suspicious activity in the vicinity of Jackson Avenue on the morning of the incident, come forward. Detective Leitch has been assigned to the case and can be reached at (951) 461-6353. Additionally, the department maintains a portal on its official website, www.murrietapolice.org, where members of the public may submit information anonymously. Officials stated that further information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
