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Teen Shot to Death on Fourth of July Identified

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A teenager who was shot and killed during a fight in the parking lot of a Bonita apartment complex has been identified.

Janessa Del Valle, 19, was shot Saturday evening outside of a complex on the 5100 block of Cedarwood Road.

Deputies were alerted to the shooting at around 7:40 p.m. When they arrived on scene, witnesses were performing CPR on Del Valle, according to the SDSO. She was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive her injuries.

Deputies said Del Valle was involved in a fight with several women before shots rang out.

A GoFundMe page was created to help cover funeral expenses.

The homicide investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is urged to contact SDSO's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting CrimeStoppers at 888-580-8477.

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