San Diego

Man, 70, Shot in Linda Vista Neighborhood

A 70-year-old man was shot in the arm by a suspect fleeing a home invasion robbery in Linda Vista, police said.

The shooting was reported at about 9:30 a.m. Friday in the 2200 block of Crandall Drive.

The victim was rushed to the hospital with injuries that don't appear to be life threatening.

A suspect was detained, though his name has not been released.

Police said situation started when another man was robbed inside his home and tried to escape when the suspect followed him outside.

The suspect fired a second round at the man when the 70-year-old, who happened to be walking in the area, was shot in the arm, police said.

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