Big Bear Lake- Homicide Investigation 
DATE/TIME: April 28, 2015/11:20 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 42000 Block of Willow Avenue, Big Bear Lake
SUSPECT: Unknown
VICTIM: George Michael Kovacevich, age 33 a resident of Big Bear Lake
SUMMARY:
On April 28, 2015, at approximately 11:20 a.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of a deceased male at a residence in the 42000 block of Willow Avenue in Big Bear Lake.
A relative of the deceased called the Sheriff’s Department after going to the cabin, entering the residence, and finding the victim dead at the location. The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old George Kovacevich. Deputies determined Kovacevich to be the victim of a gunshot wound.
Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail responded to the location and are conducting the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Gary Hart or Sergeant John Gaffney of the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website www.wetip.com.
Refer: Sgt. John Gafffney
Station: Homicide Division
Phone No. 909-387-3589
Case No. DR 161500481, H2015-036
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700