Man Shot in Neck Following Argument in San Diego

By City News Service
City News Service
City News Service
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June 25, 2023Updated: June 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO—A 29-year-old man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the neck during a shooting in the East Village community of San Diego, authorities said June 25.

The suspect fled eastbound on the 1400 block of Commercial Avenue riding a white bicycle, the San Diego Police Department reported.

The victim and suspect were arguing about 9:45 p.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of National Avenue when the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the neck.

Paramedics rushed the victim, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, to a hospital.

The suspect was described as a 5-foot, 10-inch tall Black male, about 30 to 40 years old, weighing 230 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black jacket, and blue shorts.

San Diego police urged anyone with any information regarding the shooting to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.