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East County News Service
July 5, 2023 (Spring Valley) – Shortly after 10 p.m. last night, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call reporting gunshots in the 2700 block of Central Ave. in Spring Valley. Deputies found a man in the middle of the street suffering from several gunshot wounds to his upper torso.
“Deputies and medical personnel provided medical aid, but he succumbed to his injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene,” says Lieutenant Joseph Janjura.
A second male victim arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm. He is expected to survive.
The identities of the victims are being withheld at this time due to the investigation.
“At this stage of the investigation, the nature of the relationship between the victims and any potential suspect(s) is unclear,” says Lt.Janjura, adding that the motivation and circumstances remain under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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