San Diego

Person Shot in Encanto, Suspect Outstanding: Police

A 25-year-old man was shot in Encanto and the suspect was still outstanding Saturday night, police said.

The shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of Stork Street and Akins Avenue when a suspect walked up to the man, pulled out again and fired seven rounds at the victim, San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Officer John Buttle said. 

"When the victim saw the gun he turned and fled," he said.

The man was struck once in the ankle and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injury, Buttle said.

Police do not have a description of the suspect at this time, he said.

No other information was available.

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