Michael Tovar, 39, of Anaheim, California, was found dead on the sidewalk in the 2000 block of East Fairway Drive in Orange shortly after midnight on November 28, 2021. Orange Police responded to a disturbance and discovered Tovar with a single gunshot wound; firefighter paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Investigators arrested 21-year-old Joseph Andrew Ruelas of Santa Ana later that same day, around 4:00 PM, charging him with suspicion of murder and booking him into the Orange County Jail on $1 million bail. Authorities described Tovar and Ruelas as acquaintances; the motive had not been established and detectives continued to investigate.

Detective Matt Moss was assigned to the case and the department asked anyone with information to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips to Orange County Crime Stoppers. If anyone knew Tovar or saw activity in the area that night, can you share what you know with investigators?