UPDATE: A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old Moreno Valley resident, Jullian Hughes, police confirmed today. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. on December 9, 2023, in the 3700 block of University Avenue in Riverside, California.
Authorities reported that Hughes succumbed to multiple stab wounds shortly after emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital. The Riverside Police Department swiftly identified the suspect as John Larry Perryman, who fled the scene but was apprehended later near 14th Street and Sedgwick Avenue.
Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez condemned the act as “senseless violence,” extending condolences to the victim’s family. The department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and urges anyone with additional information to come forward by contacting them at (951) 353-7104.
Perryman is currently booked on suspicion of murder and is scheduled to appear in court next week. This shocking incident has left the local community reeling, highlighting ongoing concerns about violent crime in the area.
As detectives continue their inquiry, officials stress the importance of community cooperation in solving such crimes. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more details emerge.
