Michael Anthony Brooks, 54, a resident of Apple Valley, California, was found dead in his home on August 10, 2016. A friend discovered Brooks lying on a couch at his Apple Valley Road residence; deputies determined he had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division Homicide Detail concluded the wounds were not self-inflicted, classifying the case as a homicide.

Detectives have said the investigation remains active. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Cleary or Sergeant Greg Myler, or to submit an anonymous tip to the We-Tip Hotline.

If anyone knew Michael, his routines, or heard or saw anything in that neighborhood around August 10, 2016, please come forward with information that could help investigators.