Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Wounded In Lomita-Area Drive-By Shooting

The victim, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said.

SAN DIEGO, CA – A drive-by shooting left a pedestrian wounded this afternoon, authorities reported.

The 31-year-old man was walking with two companions in the 8600 block of Ashmore Avenue when a passenger inside a passing black car opened fire in their direction shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to San Diego police.

The victim, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to a hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower right leg, Officer Sarah Foster said.

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