August 31, 2023 - San Diego Police Department officials report on juvenile found with a gun.

Unexpected turns can happen in our line of work. Recently, some of our Southeastern Division officers answered a call about an unconscious person and found a 15-year-old young man passed out in the front yard of a residence. Our first thought was his safety and the safety of the paramedics on their way, so a standard pat-down was conducted.

That’s when we found the handgun.

Finding something like this is always shocking, especially on someone so young. Thankfully, we managed the situation safely.  Once the juvenile was cleared medically, the young man was booked into juvenile hall on firearm charges. Situations like these remind us why we’re here, working hard daily to keep our community safe.

Source & photo: San Diego Police Department