On September 27, 2024, around 1:20 PM, a shooting incident unfolded at the intersection of Mile of Cars and Hoover Avenue in National City. Uniformed and undercover deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white Acura carrying at least three individuals.
Upon stopping, one of the suspects fled from the vehicle, prompting deputies to pursue. During the ensuing chase, shots were fired. Authorities confirmed that the fleeing suspect was armed. Unfortunately, a deputy sustained injuries from glass shrapnel when a bullet struck the vehicle’s glass. The deputy was promptly transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident concluded tragically with the suspect deceased. Meanwhile, the two remaining occupants of the Acura were taken into custody for questioning. The San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit is now overseeing the investigation into the shooting.
As the investigation unfolds, more details will emerge regarding the events leading up to this tragic incident. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.