LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol said it is investigating the October death of a Lake County man that investigators have ruled a homicide.
The CHP’s Clear Lake Area office identified the murder victim as Andrew Cleofaus-Paul Gurrola, 33, a father of three from Hidden Valley Lake.
At approximately 8:43 p.m. Oct. 17, the CHP received a report of a pedestrian on the side of Highway 29, north of Hofacker Lane near Lower Lake.
The agency had received reports that the pedestrian — later identified as Gurrola — appeared to have blood on his face and was attempting to flag down passing motorists.
The CHP, the Lake County Sheriff’s office and medical personnel responded, officials said.
The initial reports on the incident said Gurrola was found unresponsive, lying on the east shoulder of northbound Highway 29.
Gurrola was pronounced dead at the scene from what the CHP said were “apparent gunshot wounds.”
The CHP’s Northern Division Investigative Services Unit is leading the homicide investigation.
Anyone with information about Gurrola’s death is asked to call the CHP at 530-722-4300 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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CHP seeks leads on October Highway 29 homicide
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