​'Armed And Dangerous' Gunman Sought In San Diego Shooting: Police

SAN DIEGO, CA — Authorities asked for the public's help Thursday in locating an "armed and dangerous" gunman who robbed a person in the Oak Park neighborhood of San Diego.

Darrick Anthony Coleman, 45, is wanted in connection with a shooting on May 23 at Tradewinds Liquor at 3111 54th St. in San Diego, according to the San Diego Police Department. Police said Coleman is believed to be associated with a local street gang and should be considered armed and dangerous.

The victim went to Tradewinds Liquor to photograph the business for a college photography project, police said. As the victim took photos of the business, the suspect approached, pointed a handgun and demanded the camera.

The victim got into their vehicle, but the suspect fired one round at the victim as they sped away, according to police. The round hit the vehicle.

Investigators identified Coleman as the suspect, police said. He is wanted on suspicion of attempted homicide, attempted robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He has prior convictions for vehicle theft, felony domestic violence and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Coleman is a Black man, 5-feet, 7-inches tall and 218 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He wears prescription glasses. He was wearing a black sweater with rappers' faces and the word "Westside"on it as well as bright-colored tennis shoes at the time of the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the department's Southeastern Division at 619-527-3500 or the San Diego County Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580- 8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in the case.