Crime & Safety
Fatal Border Shootout; Fatal Selfie: La Mesa, S.D. Crime Log
Murder-suicide, motorcyclist killed by wrong-way driver, therapist robbed and other police & fire news this week from San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from this week across San Diego County.
Body Of Missing Escondido Man Found Floating Near Oceanside Pier
- The 20-year-old slipped over railing while trying to take selfie, police said.
Gunman, 23, Killed At Border Suffered Mental Illness, Mom Said
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- The man was reportedly smuggling two Chinese nationals into the U.S. from Mexico when he refused to stop at checkpoint and opened fire.
2 North County Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide
- Two children, 11 and 10, were inside the home, officials said.
Clients Rob Their Therapist At Her Carlsbad Home: Police
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Along with being held up at gunpoint for cash, the pair also stole her vehicle, officials said.
- The South Bay victim was struck Tuesday on an I-5 offramp in San Diego.
Man Killed In Fiery Crash Off I-5 In North County
- The victim's truck went off the side of the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire, CHP said.
- A witness told a dispatcher that an SUV "flew off" the right side of the freeway, the CHP said.
San Diego Co. Supervisors Boost Wildfire Response Plan
- The vote was a slam-dunk as supes OK'd proposals to better respond to fire risks.
Armed, Masked Man Robs South Bay Truck Stop
- The incident was reported Tuesday night, police said.
Girl, 3, Found After Her Father Takes Her From UCSD Center
- The child was reported missing Tuesday afternoon.
Man Shot In Leg At Mission Valley Motel
- The victim was transported to a hospital, police said.
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