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SWAT Responds After Shots Fired at San Diego Officers in Normal Heights

Police say a welfare check call led to gunfire toward officers, prompting a SWAT response.

Overview

  • Officers came under fire late Monday afternoon on the 4400 block of 40th Street in Normal Heights, with the call first reported around 3:30 p.m., according to an SDPD officer.
  • Police said they were responding to a report of someone in medical distress when at least one round was fired in their direction.
  • No officers were struck or injured, and units pulled back to request additional resources.
  • Investigators believe an armed suspect barricaded inside a residence, and a SWAT team was called to the scene.
  • Authorities maintained a heavy presence and asked the public to avoid the area as aerial footage showed multiple police vehicles and the investigation remained active.