A suspect who holed himself up inside a home in Mira Mesa was not found inside the residence after officers searched the home, according to Acting Captain Charles Lara, from the San Diego Police Department (SDPD).
Officers swarmed a Mira Mesa neighborhood Tuesday in search of 27-year old Michael Paganvega, wanted for assault with a deadly weapon.
Paganvega is connected to a shooting that happened at Hourglass Park in Mira Mesa Tuesday morning. A victim went to the hospital with a gunshot wound, according to SDPD, but it is considered to be non-life threatening.
At 2:30 p.m., officers set up a perimeter around Brentford Avenue and Westonhill Drive. The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) said detectives had tried to arrest Paganvega in the area but he escaped.
A search ensued.
One hour later, the SDPD said officers had zoned in on a house in the 8800 block of Brentford Avenue where they believed he was hiding.
Officers attempted to call out to Paganvega but he was not responding. SDPD said one person -- not the suspect -- had come out of the house.
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SWAT officials moved in and a standoff began, lasting for hours. Around 5 p.m., police set off flashbangs.
Neighbors told NBC 7, the police activity made then nervous about their own family members.
"It's a first time for me and like I said, it's kind of nerve wracking," said witness Robert Jardinano.
A neighbor who lives down the street from the home where the standoff took place said it's a good neighborhood and they often don't see crime.
"I'm terrified, man, I have four little siblings," said Tyler. "So I fear for their safety and other kids too."
At approximately 7:45 p.m., Lara said that officers conducted a through search of the home but Paganvega was not found.
At this time, a motive for the shooting is unknown.
He is considered to be armed and dangerous. If anyone has information or has seen him, they are asked to not engage with him in any manner, and instead call SDPD.
No further details were immediately released.
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