A man in his 30s was shot and killed yesterday in San Diego's Valencia Park neighborhood, turning a quiet residential stretch into a crime scene, police said. Officers were called to the 400 block of South 58th Street near Skyline Drive shortly after 4:50 PM and found the victim suffering from at least one apparent gunshot wound. They performed life-saving measures until paramedics transported him to a trauma center, where he was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives have taken over the case, and authorities said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.
Police at the Scene
Lt. Victor Rodriguez told reporters the shooting was reported at about 4:50 PM and that responding officers found the man down with an apparent gunshot wound, according to ABC 10News. The outlet reports that officers tried to save the victim on the sidewalk before paramedics arrived, and that no suspect information was immediately available.
Official Dispatch Log
The San Diego Police Department's public dispatch board lists a "MURDER" call at about 4:50 PM yesterday for the 400 block of S. 58th St. in the Southeastern Division, matching the timing and location described at the scene. The live dispatch entry can be viewed on the department's SDPD Dispatch Online board.
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477, according to the City of San Diego. Tips can also be submitted through the San Diego County Crime Stoppers website.
Neighborhood Context
Valencia Park has drawn increased police attention and community scrutiny in recent years, including an internal SDPD review after a 2024 use-of-force incident, the outlet previously reported. That coverage helped fuel calls for more transparency around how police respond to incidents in the neighborhood.
Investigation Ongoing
SDPD homicide detectives remained on scene into Wednesday evening as investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses. No arrests or suspect descriptions had been released as of last night, ABC 10News reports. Authorities are asking anyone who saw or heard anything around South 58th Street and Skyline Drive at about 4:50 p.m. to contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
