A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
The pedestrian, a 20-year-old man from Texas, died at the scene.
The person was found dead, laying on a freeway onramp, the CHP said.
The firefighters ensured the safety of all occupants, who had already evacuated before the crews arrived.
Witnesses reported that the victim and the suspected shooter were arguing outside their homes when the gunfire erupted.
A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter in the death of a 12-year-old boy.
"The safety of our community is our highest priority," Carlsbad police officer Kyle Clement said.
Deshon Johnson, 21, of Inglewood died at the scene, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
The SUV went off northbound I-5 near Camp Pendleton, crashed into a eucalyptus tree and rolled over, according to the CHP.
The 20-year-old was riding a two-lane road through Sage in Riverside County when the fatal head-on crash occurred.
Firefighters arriving at the motel reported heavy smoke and flames coming from an end unit of the single-story complex.
A woman was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter in a crash involving a Toyota 4-Runner and an electric bicycle, police said.
The driver was the only occupant in the car, police said. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
Guillermo Sanchez Pacheco, 29, of Oceanside, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter.
James Charles Kingery, 57, was found guilty by a Vista jury of killing 26-year-old Julia Hernandez-Santiago more than 35 years ago.
Former Carlsbad resident Jesus "Jesse" Velazquez Ayala, 59, pleaded guilty earlier this month to a voluntary manslaughter count.
The deadly pileup near Pala Casino left one person dead, five others injured and a motorist under arrest, authorities said.
Jheran Beverson faces up to 40 years to life in state prison for the Aug. 7, 2021, shooting death of 52-year-old Shannon Betz.
Two men were walking on a Vista sidewalk and were shot at by someone in a car, sheriff's Sgt. Marcus Levine said.
Maximillian Aguirre of Spring Valley was pronounced dead at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside.
Curtis Lynn Cains, 61, was arrested in Carlsbad on suspicion of assault with a firearm.
Roberto Ignacio Flores, 32, has been convicted twice by North County juries of attempted murder.
John Ryan, 64, took funds from 12 of his clients, including Gregg Juarez, an art dealer who lived in Carlsbad until his death in 2018.
Rick Goulding heads the Oceanside Area office, which serves North County, including the city of Carlsbad.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jesus Castaneda, 32, of Oceanside, was booked on suspicion of assault with a firearm.
Former Carlsbad resident Jesus "Jesse" Velazquez Ayala, 59, is slated to be sentenced later this month to 12 years in state prison.
A San Diego Sheriff's Department deputy was identified in the shooting of a suspect who allegedly advanced toward him while holding a rifle.
A driver of a Ford Focus was trying to get around a stalled vehicle and drove on the shoulder when he struck the officer, police said.