Anaheim: Homicide Investigation Underway Following Death In Ponderosa Park

A homicide investigation is underway after Michael Anthony Garcia, 42, of Anaheim, was found dead in Ponderosa Park early Jul. 5, 2022. Photo by Anaheim Police Department.

07.05.2022 | 4:15 PM | ANAHEIM – A homicide investigation is underway after a 42-year-old man was found dead at a park, Tuesday morning.

Police said Michael Anthony Garcia, 42, of Anaheim, was found unresponsive in Ponderosa Park, located in the 300 block of East Orangewood Avenue, around 7:00 AM.

Officials later pronounced the Garcia deceased at the scene and noted signs of trauma prompting a homicide investigation.

Garcia is believed to be a transient that frequented the area, police added.

No suspect description or motive was immediately available but anyone with information was urged to contact police at (714) 765-1900.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Orange County Crime Stoppers by calling (855) TIP-OCCS or by visiting their website at www.occrimestoppers.org.

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