Fatal Shooting; Violent Crime Spree: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

LA MESA, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stories near La Mesa and East County:

Man Killed By Falling Tree In East County Identified

Gary Zing, 59, died while cutting a tree at his home in El Cajon.

2 Arrested In Crime Spree From Coastal North County To South Bay

Calvin Brown was being held at San Diego Central Jail and Rolaena Blunt was being held at Las Colinas in Santee.

Man Killed By Falling Tree In East County

The man was cutting down the tree at his home in El Cajon.

Man Fatally Shot, Another Wounded In July 4 Shooting In East County

A man was shot to death and another man was wounded during a Fourth of July shooting in Spring Valley, authorities said.

Hatchet-Wielding Man Prompts 7-Hour Standoff At Santee Walmart

The store was evacuated and closed, and the sheriff's SWAT and crisis negotiations teams were called to the scene.

Other stories from across the county:

'Light Dimmed': Fundraiser Launched After Dad Killed In SR-76 Crash

"His legacy and love will live on within all those that knew and loved him."

Fundraiser Supports Family Of SDSU Alum Lost At Yosemite National Park

Hayden Klemenok, 24, disappeared while backpacking with friends at Upper Chilnualna Falls.

Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In South Park

The 47-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Tips Sought: Woman Found Dead In Parked SUV In San Ysidro

The last known sighting of German Luna Salazar was in the area where his wife's body was found.

Victim Of Stabbing At San Diego Apartment ID'd, Suspect Charged With Murder

Jonathan Robert Camp pleaded not guilty to murder, plus an allegation that he used a knife in the killing.

Man Sentenced For Using Stolen Identities Of UCSD Students

An indictment states that Nehemiah Joel Weaver used stolen funds to buy a BMW 740i and made a number of other luxury purchases.

Man Arrested In Oceanside DUI Collision That Killed Boy

A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter in the death of a 12-year-old boy.

Man Shot Dead During Neighborhood Argument In Vista

Witnesses reported that the victim and the suspected shooter were arguing outside their homes when the gunfire erupted.

SUV Crashes Into 7-Eleven Store In Point Loma Heights

The store was closed until a structural engineer says it's safe to open.

Man Found Beaten, Stabbed To Death In Bonita Cove Park

The body of the unidentified man, who appeared to have been a transient in his 40s or 50s, was discovered at Bonita Cove Park.

Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On SR-76 ID'd

The 33-year-old died at the scene of the crash.

4 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Encinitas

Four people were arrested during a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in the 1800 block of South Coast Highway 101.

Motorcyclist Killed In SR-76 Crash In San Diego County

The man was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters Battle 4-Acre Wildfire Near Imperial Beach

The fire did not threaten any structures and no evacuations were required.

Homicide Suspect Confesses To Stabbing Roommate In San Diego

The suspect allegedly told homicide detectives that he stabbed the victim, but didn't provide a reason.

11 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Pacific Beach

Authorities screened 1,014 vehicles and evaluated 21 drivers during the checkpoint, police said.

At Least 1 Killed In Pauma Valley Crash

The person apparently died at the scene.

Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Old Town Area Of San Diego

Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Oceanside Resident Killed In Suspected DUI Crash In Vista

A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on SR-78. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities said.

Police Officer Struck By SUV In Coronado

A Coronado motorcycle police sergeant was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.