Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Three women, ages 80, 73 and 62, were taken to a hospital after the assault, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sheriff's homicide investigators were working to determine the circumstances and motive.
The business operates as a barbershop and recording studio.
Deputies detained Manuel Guzman, 30, who was carrying a large lighter and admitted to starting the fire, according to the sheriff's office.
Arleigh Clifford Anderson, 55, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the Jan. 24, 2022, slaying of Judith Terrebonne Anderson.
Detectives with the San Diego County Sheriff's Homicide Unit took over the investigation.
At one point, the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the southbound lanes, prior to the crash, the CHP said.
Detectives connected the Lemon Grove cases to about 15 additional incidents being investigated in San Diego, Chula Vista and Carlsbad.
The operations were conducted at businesses in Santee, Lakeside and Encinitas.
The front of the home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, officials said.
All six defendants are in custody and charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
The pedestrian was taken to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
The remains of 30-year-old Alicia Ledezma Sanchez were discovered in an open area off the 1300 block of Avocado Avenue on Aug. 13, 1998.
Excessive speed appears to have been a factor, police said.
Deputies seized eight rifles from various locations inside the home, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities said a records check also revealed the suspect had two outstanding felony warrants.
The victim tried to push the suspect out of the truck, and the two struggled inside the vehicle.
The suspect or suspects fled before deputies arrived.
Both suspects were charged with suspicion of burglary related to utility theft.
Kevin Conover, 50, was arrested last year following an investigation into reports that he had abused a minor.
The suspect demanded the sport utility vehicle, as well as items from their pockets, Sgt Colin Snodgrass said.
The FBI arrested three men on charges that they conspired to support the terrorist organization.