Death Investigation - San Ysidro Trolley Station 

June 6, 2023 - San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 8:56 p.m., the San Diego Police Department received a radio call of a disturbance with a weapon on the trolley located at the Iris Avenue Trolley Station. The witness saw a male with what was believed to be a firearm. The trolley was traveling south towards the San Ysidro Trolley Station.  

San Diego Police Department Officers were dispatched at 8:56 p.m. As the trolley arrived at the San Ysidro Trolley Station, passengers began evacuating the trolley car. Two officers arrived at the San Ysidro Trolley Station at 9:03 p.m. The officers gave the suspect several verbal commands to drop what was believed to be a firearm he was holding in his hand; however, the suspect ignored their commands. The suspect then began to advance towards the officers and pointed what was believed to be a firearm at them. This prompted one of the officers to fire his department rifle at the suspect, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics were requested and the officers immediately rendered first aid to the suspect, but he succumbed to his injuries.

The identity of the suspect is not being released at this time. The Medical Examiner Investigator responded to the scene, took possession of the decedent's body, and will attempt to identify him.

The firearm the suspect used is a Glock replica .177 caliber CO2 BB gun, which shoots metal pellets. 

Per the Countywide Memorandum of Understanding, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Homicide Unit was called to the scene to conduct the officer-involved-shooting investigation.  Detectives are currently gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Multiple witnesses saw the suspect with the firearm and acting erratically.

The investigation and review process for officer-involved shootings are extremely thorough. When the Homicide Unit completes its investigation, it will be reviewed by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office to determine if the officers bear any criminal liability for their actions. The San Diego Police Department will conduct an administrative investigation into the officer’s discharge of his firearm.  The Commission on Police Practices (CPP) will conduct a review of the incident and provide any appropriate recommendations. The Department of Justice was notified of the above incident and declined to respond. The Federal Bureau of Investigations and the United States Attorney’s Office will also be monitoring the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department