BREAKING: A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 35-year-old Jullian Hughes in Riverside, California, just last week. Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred around 12:20 PM on December 9, 2023, in the 3700 block of University Avenue, leaving the Moreno Valley resident dead from multiple stab wounds.
Police responded swiftly to the scene after receiving reports of the stabbing, where they found Hughes critically injured. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter, according to a statement from the Riverside Police Department.
The suspect, identified as John Larry Perryman, fled the scene but was apprehended near 14th Street and Segewick Avenue. He has since been booked on suspicion of murder and is scheduled to appear in court next week.
“This was a senseless act of violence, and our thoughts are with Mr. Hughes’ family,” stated **Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez** in an official release. The department urges anyone with additional information about the incident to contact them at (951) 353-7104.
As the investigation continues, community members are left grappling with the shock of this brutal act. The police presence in the area remains heightened as detectives work diligently to uncover more details surrounding the case.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
