MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER IN POTRERO

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East County News Service

March 23, 2015 (Potrero) – The Sheriff’s homicide unit are investigating the shooting death of a man at 23531 Coyote Holler Road in Potrero.

Deputies responded to a call at 6:47 p.m. from Mike Walliser, who stated that he shot another man due to threats the victim had made against Walliser. When a deputy arrived, he was flagged down by Walliser, who surrendered without incident.

Paramedics arrived and pronounced the victim dead.   Walliser was later arrested and is being booked into the San Diego Central Jail for murder, says Lieutenant John Maryon.

Cause and manner of death will be determined by an autopsy. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the Homicide Detail at  (858) 974-2321/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest by calling Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.


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