Public Safety
Fatal shooting near Crystal Pier prompts homicide investigation
San Diego police said a man in his 20s died after being shot early Monday near the Pacific Beach landmark.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots near Crystal Pier around 2 a.m. Monday, according to NBC 7 San Diego. The station reported that nearby workers and bar patrons found a wounded man and tried to help him before emergency crews arrived.
SDPD Lt. Chris Leahy told NBC 7 that the man, described as being in his 20s, died after he was taken to a hospital. Police had not released his identity pending notification of family.
Investigation remains open
Police said the circumstances leading to the shooting were not yet known, and investigators had not released a suspect description. Streets around Garnet Avenue and Ocean Boulevard near the pier were closed Monday morning while detectives processed the scene.
Authorities asked anyone with information to contact San Diego police or Crime Stoppers. Details may change as the homicide investigation continues.
Original report: NBC 7 San Diego →
Official police information: San Diego Police Department →