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Manhunt for 'Armed & Dangerous' Gangster Suspected in Cold Blooded Lemon Grove Murder Carried $1,000 Reward

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Published on July 27, 2023
Manhunt for 'Armed & Dangerous' Gangster Suspected in Cold Blooded Lemon Grove Murder Carried $1,000 RewardSource: San Diego Sheriff's Department

The search for a dangerous murder suspect, 34-year-old Daniel Ethridge, accused of the deadly shooting of 39-year-old Gregory Moore in the Lemon Grove neighborhood, has intensified as authorities and Crime Stoppers offer a reward for any information leading to his arrest and earlier this year on March 18, the fatal incident occurred in the 2800 block of Lemon Grove Avenue, where deputies responded to a call about a shooting at around 10 p.m, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies found Moore unresponsive in a car on Lemon Grove Avenue and San Miguel Avenue, where he was later pronounced dead, according to CBS 8. Following an investigation by the San Diego Sheriff's Department Homicide Unit, Ethridge was identified as the main suspect in the case, and authorities have now issued an arrest warrant for homicide, as he is believed to be affiliated with a local street gang.

Ethridge's criminal history comprises prior convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and shooting into an inhabited dwelling, which substantiates the investigator's belief that he is armed and dangerous. He is described as standing at 5'9" tall, weighing around 165 pounds, having black hair, and brown eyes, according to the description released by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

In their quest to locate and apprehend Ethridge, authorities are seeking the public’s help, and they urge anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward and contact the Sheriff's Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330. Furthermore, the San Diego Crime Stoppers are offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone providing information that leads to an arrest in the case

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, they can contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477 or visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for instructions on sending web or mobile app tips.