City of Corona

For Immediate Release                                                                                         

July 31, 2021   

Case #21-41803 

UPDATE TO MURDER INVESTIGATION 

CORONA, CA– The Corona Police Department has been notified that Anthony Barajas passed away early this morning. We extend our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.

The Corona Police Department is working with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office to add an additional count of first-degree murder against Joseph Jimenez. 

Anyone who has additional information are asked to call the Corona Police Department Anonymous TIP Line at 951-817-5837 or contact Senior Detective Slaven Neagu at 951-739-4916 or email him at Slaven.Neagu@CoronaCA.gov. 

About the City of Corona: Corona is located adjacent to Orange County California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways with a population of more than 160,000 residents. For more information regarding the City of Corona visit www.CoronaCA.gov. 

Media contact:
Detective Daniel Clary
951-415-2381
Daniel.Clary@CoronaCA.gov

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