Three people were shot Wednesday night near a department store in Chollas Creek, police confirmed.
The shooting was reported at a shopping center on University Avenue near 54th Street, according to SDPD Officer Robert Heims. The space is shared by a Burlington store and a Northgate Market.
The incident started with an argument in the parking lot, according to SDPD. Pedestrians were arguing with shooting suspects who were in a car, and the car drove away recklessly after a few minutes, SDPD said.
The pedestrians went into the store to alert security, then the car drove by and a passenger opened fire. The security guard and two others were shot and then the car drove away, SDPD said.
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SDPD Officer Darius Jamsetjee said the victims range in age from 15 to 24 years old.
No additional information was available. Check back for updates to this story.