Shotgun-Armed Man Opens Fire in Cortez Area

SAN DIEGO - A man with a shotgun allegedly opened fire in the Cortez area early Wednesday, but no one was injured.

Someone reported hearing possible gunshots in the vicinity of Fifth Avenue and Cedar Street shortly before 2:30 a.m., according to San Diego police Officer Billy Hernandez. The motive for the shooting was unknown.

Responding officers caught up to the armed suspect about a block away and arrested him without incident, Hernandez said. His name was not immediately available.

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