Police responding to a car crash into an Escondido power pole Tuesday night found the driver was suffering from a gunshot wound.
The car crashed into the pole in the 1100 block of east Mission Ave. at about 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Escondido Police Department.
When officers looked into the car, they found a man inside with a gunshot wound to his head. They believe the victim was shot by a male suspect about 17 or 18 years old with short, spiked hair and bloodshot eyes.
The suspect was last seen wearing a plain white t-shirt, white shoes and baggy blue pants.
Paramedics were called to the sceneand transported the victim to the hospital. His condition is not known at this time.
Police believe a passenger was in the car at the time of the shooting, but left before speaking to officers.
Witnesses said the suspect shot at the victim driving a van. After firing, the suspect fled. Police still have not located him.
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SDG&E was requested to assist with the damage to the power pole.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Escondido Police Department Investigations Bureau at (760) 839-4717.
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