SAN DIEGO, CA – A tragic incident unfolded in City Heights when a man was fatally shot in the early hours of Tuesday, leading to the arrest of a suspect on charges of murder. The 4000 block of 36th Street became the scene of the appalling crime, as reported by the San Diego Police Department.
Shortly before 2:30 a.m., authorities received reports of the homicide taking place within the residential complex on 36th Street. Upon arrival, patrol officers discovered a 33-year-old man critically injured. Despite being rushed to a hospital, the victim succumbed to his wounds. Authorities have chosen to withhold his identity until his family is notified.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the victim was targeted by the assailant in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack. The shooter, later identified as 32-year-old Edgar Sanchez, fled the scene after the shooting. However, Sanchez was apprehended by detectives at the scene while carrying a firearm in his possession.
Sanchez, a relative of a resident at the apartment complex where the incident occurred, was promptly taken into custody. The motive behind the fatal shooting remains unclear as the investigation continues. Sanchez is currently being held without bail at the San Diego Central Jail as he awaits his arraignment scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
The City Heights community is left reeling from the tragic loss, with authorities working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting. The swift apprehension of the suspect brings a semblance of closure to the investigation, yet questions linger regarding the circumstances surrounding this senseless act of violence. The San Diego Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward as they strive to deliver justice for the victim and his loved ones.