Early this morning, a man and a woman were shot while sitting in their car in the Rolando neighborhood, prompting an investigation by the San Diego Police Department. The incident took place in an alleyway behind 7073 El Cajon Boulevard, where an unknown assailant or assailants suddenly accosted the couple.
Officer S. Foster of SDPD, who serves as the watch commander, reported that the shooting occurred at approximately 3:35 am. Despite the attack, both victims were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Their current conditions remain unknown. Details regarding the motive or the perpetrator remain elusive, as the investigation is still in its early stages.
The Mid-City Investigations division is in charge of the ongoing case. As of now, it is unclear whether the victims were targeted or if this was a random act of violence. No arrests have been made, and the authorities have not provided descriptions of the suspect or suspects.
SDPD is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in the investigation. Interested parties can contact the assigned command or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, an organization allowing anonymous tips. As they emerge, details of the incident and updates are available on the San Diego Police Department's official website.