The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a homicide in Ramona, where an individual was shot and later died from their injuries this past Sunday. Deputies from the Ramona Sheriff's Substation were dispatched to the scene on the 700 block of Eighth Street at around 2:35 PM, where they found Felipe Ascencio, a resident of Ramona, inside a home suffering from a gunshot wound; despite prompt medical attention, Ascencio was pronounced deceased.
In a concerning turn of events, with detectives determining the circumstances, they arrested 22-year-old Joel Martin Dukes III, also a resident of Ramona, for the murder of Ascencio, who was identified as the victim in the shooting, a report by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office noted.
As the case unfolds, the Sheriff's Homicide detectives are keeping their efforts proactive as they interview witnesses and collect more evidence, aiming to piece together the driving forces behind the tragic assault; despite this arrest, they maintain that the incident seems isolated, with no lingering threat to residents in the area. A parallel report by Hoodline responds in much the same vein, confirming that the motivation behind the assault currently remains a mystery.
The San Diego Sheriff's Office, amidst their ongoing investigation, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Ascencio family for their loss and communicated that anyone with further information related to this incident should not hesitate but is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or after hours at (858) 565-5200; alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
