In the quiet community of White Mountain Lake, a fatal encounter on October 25, 2022, resulted in the death of 70-year-old Andres Moreno, a White male resident of Show Low, Arizona. The incident, which involved gun violence, led to a homicide investigation and ultimately the conviction of a local man.
Navajo County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call regarding a fatal shooting and discovered Moreno deceased at the scene.
The investigation that followed pointed to Joseph Barton Jr., a 31-year-old from Show Low, as the perpetrator. The circumstances that led to the violent altercation have not been detailed in available online sources.
Following his arrest, Joseph Barton Jr. was charged in connection with the death of Andres Moreno. His case proceeded through the Navajo County Superior Court. Ultimately, Barton was convicted of second-degree murder for his role in the shooting.
In a courtroom hearing, Joseph Barton Jr. was sentenced to 23 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. He was given credit for 595 days already served in custody since his arrest. The sentencing brought a legal conclusion to the case, holding Barton accountable for the death of Andres Moreno.
