Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding an unknown suspect or suspects in the case of a 14-year-old boy left mortally wounded on a sidewalk in San Marcos.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) said the victim – identified as 14-year-old Brandon Gonzalez – was discovered unconscious, lying on a sidewalk in the 3500 block of De Leone Road around 10:50 p.m. on November 21 when deputies rushed to the area to investigate reports of multiple gunshots heard near the intersection of De Leone and Hollencrest roads.
Gonzalez, suffering from traumatic injuries, was taken to a local hospital, where he died. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the teen's cause of death a gunshot wound to his upper torso, and his manner of death ruled a homicide.
Gonzalez’s death is being investigated as a homicide, and San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect or suspect(s). Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the case.
Deputies said the shooting may be gang-related, but the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact the SDSO Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321 or (858) 565-5200, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
