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East County News Service
October 29, 2023 (El Cajon) – Two teens have died after being shot by an assailant outside a house party in El Cajon last night.
Shortly before midnight, El Cajon Police officers responded to a series of 9-1-1 calls reporting a loud house party and multiple gunshots in the 700 block of Mahogany Drive.
“Upon arrival, officers saw numerous people fleeing from the area. Tragically, two victims, a 16-year-old male, and an 18-year-old male were found critically wounded, one in the street and the other in the front yard of a residence,” says Lieutenant Will Guerin. “Despite swift medical attention, both victims succumbed to their injuries after being transported to local trauma hospitals.”
Detectives conducting the investigation discovered that the incident occurred during a large party hosted at the home, which is a short-term rental property.
However, preliminary findings indicate that both victims were targeted outside the residence, where they were confronted and subsequently shot by an assailant. The suspect fled the scene on foot, eventually escaping in a nearby vehicle.
“It is suspected the attack was gang-related,” Lt. Guerin says.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (888)-580-8477 or online at sdcrimestoppers.org.
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