Last night in Logan Heights turned tense when gunfire shut down Imperial Avenue in both directions, choking off traffic and pulling a heavy police response to the neighborhood. Officers swarmed the 2900 block of Imperial Avenue, near 29th and 30th streets, sealing off the stretch as they worked the scene. One person was taken to a hospital with injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.
Police Close Road, Urge Drivers To Avoid Area
According to FOX5 San Diego, the shooting was reported at about 8 PM, and officers quickly shut down the 2900 block of Imperial Avenue in both directions while detectives processed the scene. The outlet reported that police expected the closure to last several more hours as they collected evidence and interviewed witnesses.
Imperial Avenue Has Seen Past Violence
This particular stretch of Imperial Avenue has seen more than its share of trouble in recent years, with multiple reported stabbings and other shootings. Local reporting, including coverage from the Times of San Diego, has chronicled ongoing safety concerns along the corridor and the pressure these recurring incidents put on nearby residents and businesses.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone who might have seen or heard anything to contact the San Diego Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. For phone numbers and reporting details, visit the department's contact page at the San Diego Police Department.
