Michael Barrera, 38, of San Bernardino died of gunshot wounds after being dropped off at a local hospital around 9 p.m. on February 16, 2022. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Officers located a crime scene near Seventh and K streets, where the shooting likely occurred, and investigators said witness information was limited, so officials asked the public for help identifying the shooter.

On February 28, 2022, authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the killing; the police did not immediately release the suspect’s identity and said the investigation was ongoing. Barrera’s death prompted shock in his family and the community and renewed calls for attention to gun violence and public safety in San Bernardino.

If anyone has information about the shooting near Seventh and K streets on February 16, 2022, or about the person who brought Barrera to the hospital, please come forward to investigators.