Crime Stoppers: Shooting in Spring Valley 

April 2, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that investigators from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station and San Diego County Crime Stoppers want the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for shooting into a crowd and injuring two juveniles in Spring Valley.

On September 21, 2025, just before 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect fired a 9mm handgun into a crowd in the courtyard of the Hidden Meadow Apartment complex, located in the 1600 block of Canyon Road. The suspect shot approximately four times at the crowd, which resulted in two juveniles being struck by gunfire. Additionally, a bullet entered a nearby apartment, striking a couch. 

Both juveniles were treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a man wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and white sneakers.  

Sheriff's Detectives are requesting any assistance from the public in identifying the suspect and locating any additional witnesses/evidence in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station at (619) 660-7090 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.  Visit our website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip.

Images (above) of the suspect were captured on surveillance video. To view the video, click here.

Source & photos: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office