Man Killed In Shooting In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

SAN DIEGO, CA – A dispute between two groups of people in the Gaslamp District early Monday escalated into a shooting that left one man dead and another behind bars, authorities reported.

The gunfire erupted at Fifth Avenue and Market Street just before 2 a.m., according to San Diego police.
Patrol personnel arrived to find citizens tending to a 33-year-old man suffering from at least one apparent gunshot to his upper body, Lt. Matt Dobbs said. The officers and paramedics took over lifesaving efforts, which ultimately proved futile.

The victim, whose name was withheld pending family notification, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Based on information provided by witnesses, patrol officers located two subjects believed to have been involved in the shooting leaving the area in a taxi," Dobbs said. "They were transported to San Diego police headquarters for questioning."

Following the interrogation, one of the detainees, 23-year-old Jonathan Hernandez, was arrested on suspicion of murder and booked into San Diego Central Jail.

Detectives hoped to speak to more witnesses to the deadly confrontation, according to Dobbs.

"The shooting occurred during a busy time in the Gaslamp area, and it is believed there are many witnesses who have not yet come forward," the lieutenant said. "Anyone who has information regarding the incident is urged to contact the San Diego Police Department."

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