Man Shot to Death in Mount Hope

A 24-year-old man was killed on J Street

San Diego Police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a man in Mount Hope Saturday night.

Around 10:45 p.m., officers received an anonymous call reporting gunshots in the 3500-block of J Street.

When they arrived, police discovered a 24-year-old man who had been shot, lying in the street.

He was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later.

According to the preliminary police investigation, an unknown man stepped out of a dark colored 4-door vehicle, walked up to the victim and fired several rounds at him.

No one is in custody, and the victim’s identity has not been released.

Anyone with details about the shooting should call the SDPD homicide unit at 619-531-2293 or call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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