Giovanni Ibarra, 44, was killed in the early hours of April 23, 2023, after a confrontation on Joshua Avenue in Moreno Valley. Deputies found him lying in the street with a fatal gunshot wound; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Investigators say the altercation involved 38-year-old David Diaz of Los Angeles, who allegedly produced a firearm and shot Ibarra before fleeing. Diaz was located near the Otay Mesa area and arrested on April 24, 2023. He was charged with murder, firearm assault and related enhancements, held on $1 million bail, and pleaded not guilty at arraignment. A felony settlement conference was set for August 18, 2023.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive and the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone saw the confrontation on Joshua Avenue that night or has information about Ibarra’s movements beforehand, please come forward.