Tragedy struck the Rincon Indian Reservation on February 23, when a man was gunned down and later died from his injuries, San Diego authorities reported. The victim, a 46-year-old male identified as Jason Gillespie, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 7500 block of Mendoza Road, and despite being rushed to the hospital by air ambulance, he succumbed to his injuries three days later, according to an official statement from the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
Kyle Del Gregory, a 31-year-old Valley Center resident, was arrested at the scene and initially charged with attempted murder. Gregory now faces updated charges of 187(a) PC – Murder after Gillespie's death, as detailed in a separate Hoodline article. The suspect who was detained near the shooting site with a rifle is now in custody at the Vista Detention Facility, held without bail.
In their ongoing investigation, the Sheriff's Homicide Detectives are trying to determine the motive and circumstances behind the tragic incident, with the Medical Examiner's Office officially ruling the death a homicide due to gunshot wounds. As the local community reels from the violence that shattered its peace, authorities are urging anyone with information to reach out to the Sheriff's Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers for those wishing to remain anonymous.
With Gillespie's passing, the charges have been elevated to include murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The Sheriff's Department is now fielding calls from the public, and Crime Stoppers is offering an anonymous avenue for tips at (888) 580-8477. Lieutenant Joseph Jarjura provided this information.
