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Published on October 03, 2024
Man Hospitalized Following Police Shooting in Escondido; San Diego PD Takes Over InvestigationSource: Google Street View

Escalating quickly from a 911 call to a foot chase, an officer-involved shooting in Escondido has left one man hospitalized. At 7:38 pm yesterday, a witness at the Escondido Transit Center contacted authorities, reporting a man brandishing a gun. According to the Escondido Police Department, the call abruptly ended, prompting officers to respond immediately to the 700 block of West Valley Parkway.

The pursuit quickly escalated into a sprint, becoming swiftly a life-and-death interchange, culminating in gunfire. After the confrontation, the unnamed male was transported to Palomar Medical Center.

In these early stages, investigation responsibilities have been transferred to the San Diego Police Department, a standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. The San Diego department will now spearhead the follow-up and take on any resultant media inquiries.