San Diego Man Fatally Shot Appears to be Gang-Related
A San Diego man that was fatally shot in the head in Logan Heights on Monday could be gang related, according to San Diego police.
Martin Omar De La Torre, 18, was pronounced dead at the San Diego crime scene in the 800 block of South 30th Street shortly before 6:15p.m on Monday. “The shooting is believed to be gang related. However, the specific motivation for the attack is not known at this time,” said Lt. Terry Mc Manus.
The victim was seen arguing with two other young Latinos just before the murder took place, according to Lt. Mc Manus.
San Diego homicide detectives are looking for the suspected shooter who was wearing a white T-shirt and a San Diego Padres baseball cap backward, a second suspect also was wearing a white T-shirt and had very short hair. Both suspects are believed to be between the ages of 18 and 20.
“A vehicle possibly involved in the shooting was located by patrol officers shortly after the incident,” Lt. McManus said. It has been impounded for evidentiary purposes and will be examined at a later date.”
Fatal Shooting in Logan Heights; Victim Identified, San Diego 6 The CW, May 19, 2009
Man Fatally Shot In Head In Logan Heights, San Diego News10.com, May 18, 2009
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