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Update 10:40 p.m.: The suspect is now in custody, CBS 8 reports. San Diego Police, also on scene, took the lead in convincing the suspect to surrender.
Photo: Suspect Mike Montana, courtesy ECM news partner 10 News
February 10, 2015 (El Cajon) - 9:06 p.m. -- The El Cajon SWAT team has surrounded a home at Prescott & Noden in El Cajon, seeking suspect Mike Montana wanted for shooting of CBS News 8 sports anchor Kyle Kraska. Kraska was shot and seriously wounded earlier today outside his Scripps Rancho home.
There are many emergency vehicles in the area of Chase and Avocado in the vicinity of the SWAT action, ECM reporter Paul Kruz reports. AVOID AREA. View map .
The suspect was seen leaving the shooting scene in white van with Superior Painting logo on the side.
Kraska (photo, left) underwent surgery this evening for gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg, CBS 8 reported. He was reportedly ambushed in his vehicle while backing out of his driveway.
According to KUSI, neighbors said Kraska had been involved in a dispute over a house painting bill with the man who is suspected of shooting him. The suspect, Montana, is considered armed and dangerous.
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