Homicide Detectives Investigate Death of Homeless Man in North Park

SAN DIEGO - Homicide detectives were investigating Tuesday the fatal wounding of a homeless man in North Park.

Officers responding to a 911 call requesting medical assistance for the 38-year-old victim found him lying on the sidewalk along the 2800 block of University Avenue suffering from upper body trauma shortly after 9:30 p.m. Monday, San Diego police Lt. Mike Holden said.

He was taken to a hospital, but died despite attempts to save his life, Holden said. The victim's name was withheld pending family notification.

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