**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATELINE: SAN DIEGO, CA – FEBRUARY 27, 2025

HEADLINE: MULTIPLE CASUALTIES REPORTED IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO SHOOTING; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

SAN DIEGO – A mass shooting incident in the downtown area has resulted in multiple casualties, according to official reports from the San Diego Police Department. The event unfolded at approximately 2:15 PM local time near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Market Street.

WHAT: The incident is being classified as a mass shooting. Law enforcement officials confirm that multiple individuals were struck by gunfire. The current number of fatalities and wounded victims is under investigation, but preliminary reports indicate a minimum of three deceased and six injured. The scene remains active with a heavy police presence.

WHO: The suspect, identified as a 34-year-old male whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, has been taken into custody without incident. The motive remains unclear. The victims have not been publicly identified.

WHEN: The shooting occurred at approximately 2:15 PM Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

WHERE: The location is a densely populated commercial and pedestrian zone in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, California. The intersection of Fifth Avenue and Market Street is known for high foot traffic, restaurants, and retail establishments.

WHY: The motive for the attack is currently unknown. The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. There is no indication of a terrorist connection at this time, but all avenues are being explored.

DEVELOPMENT: The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has temporarily suspended services near the area. Residents are advised to avoid the Gaslamp Quarter and seek alternate routes. The San Diego Police Department is expected to hold