Man Shot On Hiking Trail In North San Diego County

SAN MARCOS, CA — Authorities sought the public's help in finding the person who shot a man on a hiking trail over the weekend in San Diego's North County, authorities said.

The shooting happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Questhaven and San Elijo roads in San Marcos, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

"The victim told deputies he was walking on a trail when he was approached by three individuals wearing dark hoodies," Detective David Arnold said. "At some point, the victim was shot in the leg."

The victim asked for help from nearby residents. He was taken to a hospital and was expected to make a full recovery, Arnold said.

The three suspects ran from the scene and were at large, Arnold said. Deputies later found a ghost gun near the scene.

No other suspect information was available.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff's Station at 760-751-4400 or the San Diego County Sheriff's Department at 858-565-5200.