Person Of Interest Sought In Murrieta: Do You Know This Man?

MURRIETA, CA — Murrieta police sent out a "help to identify" announcement over Facebook Tuesday morning, days after a Halloween night attack left one resident hospitalized.

"Do you recognize this person?" they asked. "The Murrieta Police Department is requesting help identifying the above individual."

The image shows a person in skeleton-gloves, with double-tattoo-sleeves, a mask and sunglasses. If you recognize this person, please contact Det. Jennifer Mehr at jmehr@murrietaca.gov or 951-461-6369.

Why are police looking for him?

On Friday, Halloween night, between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., officers were called to the scene of a brawl near the intersection of Margarita Road and Grove Way in Murrieta, according to the department.

During that incident, two adult male subjects were at the core of the altercation, Det. Jennifer Mehr said. One is believed to be the person pictured.

"As a result, one individual sustained multiple serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment," she said. The patient's current condition was not immediately disclosed.

Though many fled the area, several witnesses remained at the scene and were interviewed by responding personnel, according to Mehr. Investigators also want to talk with witnesses to the fight who left the area before police arrived.

Once asked, hundreds of commenters flooded the department's social media account with ideas, political statements, and occasional sentiments of support.

Due to the photo being taken on Halloween night, commenters wondered if the tattoos were real, questioned the "tiny feet" of the person, among other suggestions.

Do you recognize the individual in question?