Joel Ibarra, described in reports as a Latino man, was found dead in Lancaster, California, on January 10, 2025. Officers were called to a parking lot at about 4:45 p.m. after reports of an unresponsive person; homicide investigators examined the scene and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the abdomen and pronounced the case a homicide.

Conflicting records list Joel Ibarra’s age as either 29 or 39, and one report locates the body in a vacant lot while another says a parking lot, creating uncertainty about whether both accounts refer to the same death or reflect inconsistent official information. Authorities have not publicly disclosed whether they are pursuing a suspect. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is asking anyone with information to come forward, and anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Joel Ibarra or saw activity in the area that afternoon, please share what can help the investigation.