**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATELINE: SAN DIEGO, CA – January 29, 2025

HEADLINE: ONE PERSON DECEASED, TWO OFFICERS WOUNDED FOLLOWING EARLY-MORNING SHOOTING IN SAN DIEGO

LOCATION: San Diego, California – 3200 block of National Avenue.

EVENT: Authorities have confirmed a critical incident involving a shooting that resulted in one fatality and the hospitalization of two law enforcement officers. The incident occurred at approximately 0345 hours local time.

INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:

• Victim: One civilian, identity pending notification of next of kin, pronounced deceased at the scene.
• Injured: Two San Diego Police Department officers, both transported to a local trauma center. Their conditions have been reported as stable.
• Suspect: One individual, currently in custody. The identity and motive remain under investigation.

CHRONOLOGY & CONTEXT: According to preliminary briefings from the San Diego Police Department, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residential complex. Upon arrival, they encountered an armed individual. A confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by the suspect. The two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange. The suspect was subsequently subdued and taken into custody without further incident.

SOURCE: San Diego Police Department, Public Information Office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has been notified. The involved officers have been placed on standard administrative leave pending a full internal and criminal investigation. Authorities are urging any witnesses to contact the SDPD Homicide Unit. Further updates will be provided following the completion of initial interviews and forensic analysis. Scene remains secured.