Homicide in Fallbrook 

February 12, 2024 - San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on February 11, 2024, at approximately 8:42 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the report of an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 100 block of Ammunition Road in Fallbrook.  When they arrived, they found an adult male injured at the location. The victim was transported to the hospital by paramedics. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:05 p.m. At this time the victim's identity has not been confirmed and family has not been notified.

A witness advised deputies the suspect fled from the area in a vehicle. Deputies began searching the area for that vehicle.  A short time later, deputies were able to safely detain the suspect.

Sheriff's Homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances and motivation behind this death. The investigation is ongoing. No information about the suspect is being released at this time. There are no outstanding suspects.

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