Homicide in Vista
July 21, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff's Department officials report that on July 20, 2024, at about 2:30 a.m., the San Diego Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a wireless 911 call from a cell phone near Civic Center Drive in Vista. Shortly thereafter, five males arrived at Palomar Hospital with four of the males suffering from gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, one of the victims, a 19-year-old male, succumbed to his injuries. Two other unidentified male victims are in critical condition.
Homicide detectives are on scene collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and attempting to locate a crime scene.
The San Diego Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about this incident 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