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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Man Shot In The Head 6 Times While Driving In City Heights

A 32-year-old motorist in San Diego was critically injured when he was shot six times in the head while driving in City Heights.

• Incident: The shooting occurred just after 10:15 p.m. on Polk Avenue near 36th Street.

• Details of the Shooting: A man walking in the area fired at least 16 shots at the vehicle as it traveled east on Polk Avenue.

• Damage and Injuries: The vehicle was hit nine times, and the driver sustained six gunshot wounds to the head.

• Investigation: Police found 16 9mm shell casings at the scene and are investigating the incident.

• Suspect Description: The suspect was reported to be wearing a light-colored hoodie and dark pants at the time of the shooting.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

4 Killed, 2 Arrested After Massive Crash 163 Freeway

A fatal crash on southbound Interstate 163 resulted in the deaths of four individuals, involving two overturned vehicles and subsequent DUI arrests of both drivers involved.

• The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m., involving two Toyota Prius vehicles and a Toyota Tacoma flipped on its roof.

• Four individuals died as a result: two at the scene and two after being taken to a local hospital.

• All fatalities were occupants of one of the Prius vehicles, which came to rest on the left shoulder.

• The driver of the overturned Tacoma was arrested on suspicion of DUI; the truck had no passengers.

• Similarly, the driver of the second Prius, which ended up on the right shoulder, was also arrested on suspicion of DUI; there were no passengers in this vehicle either.

• A sig alert was issued, leading to the closure of all southbound lanes of I-163 with traffic redirected to Interstate 805.

OUR COMMUNITY

Vista Jail Inmate Dies Suddenly, Prompting Investigation

An inmate at Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County died following a medical emergency, prompting investigation by the Sheriff's Department.

• Deputies discovered a 53-year-old inmate experiencing a medical emergency during a routine safety check at Vista Detention Facility.

• The inmate was transported to a hospital after the incident and passed away the following day.

• Authorities have not disclosed the inmate's identity pending notification of family members; he was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and was believed to be homeless.

• A formal determination of the cause of death is pending autopsy results, amid ongoing concerns over custody deaths in San Diego County highlighted by recent reports and state audits.

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