Police seek Pacific Beach shooter
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Police were searching for a gunman today who was involved in an early morning shooting in Pacific Beach, authorities said.
The shooting took place about 12:45 a.m. in the 1900 block of Grand Avenue, said San Diego police Officer Brad Ruff. The victim, 30, was shot in the right side of his face and one of his legs, said Ruff.
He was taken to a hospital and expected to survive. The shooter ran off after the attack. No motive for the shooting was offered by police.
The gunman was described as a black man in his mid 30s, about 6 foot 2 inches tall, with his hair in cornrows. He was wearing a gray T-shirt and long shorts.
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Comment by: Rick Posted: July 5, 2009, 5:26 pm
There goes the neighborhood. That suspects description sounds similar to the convicted guys that did the home invasion in Mission Beach a few years ago. Hmnn, hard not to racial profile when you have cornrows.
Comment by: Bo Posted: July 6, 2009, 8:29 am
So Rick, what kind octane you running in your ‘General Lee’. I know you drive one just like me ‘cuz well… you know… profiling.
Comment by: Most popular stories on SDNN Posted: July 6, 2009, 10:41 am
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Comment by: Randy Posted: July 10, 2009, 11:29 am
Profiling my azz. I hope they catch this scum. The victim is the son of a close friend.
Get off your high horse Obamabot Bo.