Homicide in Lemon Grove 

September 20, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on September 18, 2024, at about 10.55 p.m., the Sheriff's Office Communication Center received several phone calls of gun shots in the 2200 block of Dain Ct., in Lemon Grove.  Lemon Grove deputies arrived on scene at about 11:00 p.m. and discovered a 23-year-old Black male lying in the street with at least one gunshot wound to his torso. Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures until relieved by San Miguel Fire Department personnel. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Sheriff's Homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances and motivation behind this death. The investigation is ongoing. Currently, 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) 868-3200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office