A man was killed after an argument with two suspects at a homeless encampment in the Redwood Village neighborhood, one of whom produced a gun and shot him, police said Sunday.
The 29-year-old victim was shot at about 4:20 p.m. Saturday in the area of 54th Street and Chollas Parkway. Officers found the man lying in a ravine suffering from at least one gunshot wound, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Paramedics rushed him to a hospital, where he died.
During their investigation, police discovered that the victim was involved in an argument with two males, when one of them pulled out a firearm and shot the victim, police said.
The two suspects possibly fled the scene eastbound in a light-colored vehicle, according to the SDPD. Detectives continue to search for evidence and additional witnesses.
The victim’s identity was being withheld pending family notification.
Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the SDPD Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
Updated at 3:15 p.m. July 23, 2023
City News Service contributed to this article.
