A 61-year-old man died in Spring Valley after a fight was reported in the area, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The fight was reported just before 11 a.m. near the 8600 block of Jamacha Boulevard in Spring Valley. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 61-year-old man with head trauma. The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
Deputies detained 31-year-old Mauricio Juarez, who was seen fighting with the victim, according to SDSO. The suspect was booked into the San Diego Central Jail and faces a murder charge in connection with the death.
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The Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. The circumstances and motivation are still under investigation, SDSO said.
Authorities have identified the victim as Richard Johnson.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
No other information was available.
