On December 26, 2021, just after 5:00 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1300 block of Teelin Avenue in Vista for a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found an adult male who had been shot. Deputies provided lifesaving measures until relieved by fire department personnel. Unfortunately, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
The deceased man was identified as forty-two-year-old Florencio Rodriguez. Florencio lived at the Teelin address and was found shot in the driveway of his home.
Sheriff’s Homicide detectives continued their investigation and identified thirty-nine-year-old Roberto Cazares Salgado as the suspect in the murder of Florencio. Salgado’s information was shared with other law enforcement agencies in the region.
Later in the evening, officers with the Escondido Police Department located Salgado resulting in a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit ultimately concluded with Escondido Police officers involved in a shooting with Salgado in Escondido.
Media inquiries about the Vista homicide should be directed toward the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit. Media inquiries about the pursuit and officer involved shooting should be directed toward the Escondido Police Department.
Media Contact: Lieutenant Thomas Seiver
Email Address of Contact: Thomas.seiver@sdsheriff.org
Name of Station/Unit and Contact Phone Number: Homicide Unit / 858-285-6330
