Alfonso Barrera, 30, was found dead after a shooting on August 7, 2022, in Visalia, California. Gunshots were reported at about 1:34 a.m. at an ARCO station on Lovers Lane; officers later discovered Barrera’s body in a nearby neighborhood, consistent with reports that he may have been fleeing the scene. An autopsy confirmed multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death.

The Visalia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit opened the investigation immediately, canvassing the area, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. As of the latest update there were no arrests, no identified suspects and no established motive. Police described the killing as an isolated incident; it was the sixth homicide in Visalia for 2022.

If anyone was in the Lovers Lane area the night of August 7 or has information about movements near the ARCO or the nearby neighborhood, please contact Visalia police.