A man opened fire on San Diego police officers Tuesday evening outside of a taco shop in Southcrest, and officers fired back and killed the man, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The shooting was reported on S. 43rd Street near Newton Avenue, south of Logan Avenue, according to the San Diego Police Department. Taco shop employees called 911 to report a man inside armed with a gun, SDSO Lt. Chris Steffen said.
The Sheriff's Department Homicide Unit is investigating the deadly incident, per a new policy meant to prevent departments from investigating their own incidents involving law enforcement officers.
As the suspect, only identified as a 33-year-old man, was exiting the taco shop, he fired at least one shot toward officers, Lt. Steffen said. At least two officers returned fire.
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Officers attempted CPR on the man and medics were called, but the suspect was killed, Steffen said. No officers were injured.
Shell casings and a glock-style semi-automatic handgun were found with the man, Steffen added. Several shell casings appear to belong to the suspect's firearm. It was not immediately clear how many shots were fired by the suspect or the officers.
A witness near the scene said they heard at least seven to eight shots before officers shouted "drop your weapon."
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Investigators gave no details on any disturbance inside the taco shop, and only confirmed that someone reported seeing a man with a gun inside the shop.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
