MARIJUANA SALE ENDS IN ROBBERY, SHOOTING IN SPRING VALLEY

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By Miriam Raftery

February 27, 2014 (Spring Valley) – Sheriff’s deputies are on the lookout for an “armed and dangerous” suspect in a black Honda Accord who reportedly robbed a victim who was shot in the ensuing struggle. The incident occurred on February 26 shortly after 7 p.m. in the 8200 block of Loma View Court, Spring Valley.

“Deputies learned the 20-year-old victim had gone to the location to sell some marijuana to a 22-year old acquaintance. During the transaction, the suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and a struggle ensued,” said Detective Michael Moore with the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station.  “The gun discharged, striking the victim in the leg, as the two men struggled to control the weapon.”

The suspect took the victim’s cell phone, wallet, necklace and marijuana, then fled in a black Honda Accord. The victim was taken to ah ospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Detectives from the Rancho San Diego Station responded to the scene to assume the investigation. The suspect remains at-large and is considered armed and dangerous.

This case is under active investigation. Persons with information about this case or the whereabouts of the suspect are urged to contact the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station at: (619) 660-7090. You may also contact the Sheriff's Communications Center at (858) 565-5200 or in an emergency dial 911.


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