Aaron Bowers, 39, was shot and killed at a residence on Josheroo Court in Temecula, California in the early hours of January 4, 2025. Authorities confirmed his death shortly after the shooting and found his body inside the home when they arrived. A 22-year-old Temecula resident, Micah Harris, was arrested at the scene after reporting the shooting to police and was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of felony murder with bail set at $1 million.

No motive has been released and investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit say the inquiry is ongoing; no other suspects have been identified. Family members describe Bowers as a passionate father, chef, and artist; they have been raising funds for funeral and burial expenses and to support his children, and have asked for privacy while they grieve.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Josheroo Court, please contact the Central Homicide Unit.