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One Dead, Three Injured in San Diego County Shooting
One person was killed and three were injured in a shooting at an unknown location in San Diego County early Saturday morning. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received reports at around 2:25 a.m. Saturday of victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds who later arrived at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, according to sheriff’s officials.
Sheriff’s Dept. seeks public’s assistance in identifying shooting suspects
Spring Valley, CA – The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and locating potential suspects linked to a shooting incident in Spring Valley in 2023. On November 18, deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 9000 block of...
Fiery Crash Leads to Multi-Cars Incident in Miramar California
The male driver of the Ford Mustang crashed into the center divider wall and landed in the middle of the freeway’s traffic lanes. The Mustang caught on fire in the engine department. Up to 8 other vehicles hit the debris and were damaged. Good Samaritans got the driver of...
Opinion: One tragic night four decades ago forced San Diego to grow up
A deadly clash between white cops and a Black man in 1985 led to years of tension and trials — but also inoculated the city against the sort of race riots that racked Los Angeles and other big cities a few years later.
Four Dead in Suspected DUI Collision on I-163 in Kearny Mesa, Morning Commute Disrupted
In an early morning tragedy, southbound Interstate 163 through Kearny Mesa was closed following a fatal accident that claimed four lives; it occurred just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection with Interstate 805, as reported by NBC 7 San Diego. Upon their arrival, California Highway Patrol discovered a grim scene...
Woman, 23, Fatally Shot at Homeless Encampment in Chula Vista
Members of law enforcement were searching Friday for more information about who may have shot and killed a 23-year-old woman found dead in a Chula Vista neighborhood Thursday night. Patrol officers responding to a 911 call found the victim with a man on the roadside in the 200 block of...
Family of Sacramento mother found dead pleads for safe return of missing kids who could be near San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An international search continues for two missing children after their mom was found dead in Northern California. Their father has been named a person of interest. Authorities believe he crossed into Mexico, but said the kids may still be near San Diego. Friday marked five days...
Felon Arrested for Alleged Possession of `Ghost Gun’ in San Marcos
A 25-year-old felon was arrested after being found with a self-made firearm, police said Sunday. Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on West Mission Road, near Comet Circle in the San Marcos area, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. A passenger in...
Update: Death Investigation – Vista Detention Facility
On Monday, July 15, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators were notified Chase Mitchell, a 53-year-old man in custody at the Vista Detention Facility, passed away while being treated at a hospital. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office extends our sympathies to the Mitchell Family and those affected...
El Cajon Community Rallies in Search for Missing 77-Year-Old Man Last Seen on Noden Street
The El Cajon Police Department has issued an urgent alert in the quest to locate a missing 77-year-old man of Middle Eastern descent. Last seen on the 200 block of Noden Street in El Cajon, the man is described as having a mustache and was notably dressed in a white and blue polo shirt paired with gray pants and one sandal, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Office.
Vehicle, Motorcycle Collision Injures Man in Pacific Beach
A 22-year-old man riding a motorcycle was injured when he was hit by a vehicle in Pacific Beach, the San Diego Police Department said Monday. The collision happened at 8:33 p.m. Sunday when a man riding eastbound on 1700 Grand Avenue on a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle entered the bicycle lane passing stopped traffic on Kendal Avenue, SDPD Officer John Buttle said.
Egg farm fire could impact the price of eggs throughout Southern California
RAMONA, Calif. — Flames tore through a building with about 70,000 chickens inside an egg farm in Ramona Thursday evening. Fire officials tell CBS 8 the fire caused about $2 million in damages, which includes the building and the chickens. “Whenever you have an event like this, it reduces...
Chase Mitchell, 53, Identified As Man Who Died Following Illness in Vista Jail
Authorities on Friday publicly identified the inmate who suffered a medical emergency at Vista Detention Facility and died at a hospital. Deputies conducting a safety check inside a housing unit at the South Melrose Drive jail found Chase Mitchell, 53, suffering from an unknown ailment at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Naval Academy cadet sues City of San Diego after lifeguard jet ski collision
SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Naval Academy cadet is suing the City of San Diego after being run over by a lifeguard jet ski while swimming off La Jolla cove. The Torrey Pines High School graduate was knocked unconscious and nearly drowned during he collision on December 26, 2023.
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