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Man Fatally Shot Near Linda Vista Recreation Center as Police Search for Suspect

Investigators seek public tips in the Linda Vista park killing.

Overview

  • Police responded around 12:45 a.m. Monday to reports of gunfire near the Linda Vista Recreation Center in San Diego.
  • Officers and San Diego Fire-Rescue provided lifesaving aid to a man with at least one gunshot wound, and he was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • Detectives say early evidence indicates the shooter approached the victim in the park before firing, and no motive or arrests have been confirmed.
  • Police described the victim as a Hispanic man in his 30s and the suspect as a heavyset Hispanic adult male.
  • Anyone with information is urged to call the SDPD Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.