A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the mysterious case of a man found shot to death at Morley Field in Balboa Park, San Diego police confirmed Wednesday.
According to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), detectives are looking for leads in the killing of 44-year-old Victorino Bacuetes, who was found dead just after 7 a.m. Sunday near baseball field No. 3 and the Veldrome at Morley Field.
The victim had suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Investigators believe Bacuetes was shot to death sometime between the night of Aug. 15 and the morning of Aug. 16, though his killer’s identity remains unknown.
Detectives are now seeking witnesses and any information on the background and associates of Bacuetes. A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined.
The police department released a photo of Bacuetes Wednesday in an effort to generate more information.
As the investigation continues, anyone with information on this case should contact the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the San Diego County Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
