2 Shot Near Otay Mesa Border Crossing

San Diego police believe the shooting happened on the Mexico side of the U.S.-Mexico border sometime before 4:45 a.m.

Shooting victims at hospital
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A woman was killed and a man was wounded in a shooting near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry between the U.S.-Mexico border early Monday, the San Diego Police Department said.

A spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection said two wounded people arrived at the border crossing near San Diego just before 5 a.m.

San Diego police believe the shooting happened on the Mexico side of the U.S.-Mexico border. Then, the two victims walked through the border crossing to the U.S. side, SDPD Officer Sarah Foster said.

Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, the officer said. The woman was pronounced dead and the man was hospitalized with unknown injuries.

Their ages were not immediately available. NBC 7 was working to determine if the individuals were U.S. citizens.

Police said U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Department of State are investigating the incident.

No other information was immediately available. This story will be updated.

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