Homicide in Lakeside 

February 7, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on February 6, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Lakeside patrol deputies were dispatched to the 9700 block of Cactus Street in Lakeside. They were responding to a call of gunshots heard and an unknown male lying in the street. Deputies arrived on scene and located a male adult suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies provided medical aid until they were relieved by Fire Department personnel and paramedics. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:25 p.m. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Michael Anthony Johnson.

Sheriff's Homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances and motivation behind this death. The investigation is ongoing. At this time, there is no confirmed suspect information.

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