Teenager Sought In Non-Injury La Mesa Parking Lot Shooting

San Diego CA

31 December, 2020

1:35 PM

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By Christine Huard, Times of San Diego December 30, 2020 Police Wednesday were seeking a suspect in a non-injury shooting in a La Mesa parking lot. Lt. Katy Lynch said multiple 911 calls were received about 1 p.m., with witnesses reporting hearing several gunshots in the parking lot at 6988 University Ave. "We did find shell casings at the scene, but didn't find anybody who had been hit by gunfire," according to Lynch, who said witnesses saw three juveniles running from the area, including the alleged shooter, who's believed to be about 17 years old. Witnesses further described him as Black, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, wearing a black jacket with a red shirt underneath and black jeans. Anyone with information regarding the gunfire or the whereabouts of the shooter was urged to call the La Mesa Police Department at 619-667-1400. — City News Service Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.