On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 11:28 pm, Oceanside Police responded to multiple calls of shots heard fired from the area of 1300 N Pacific Street. Officers immediately responded and blocked intersections to prevent potential suspects from fleeing the area. Officers located a vehicle attempting to leave the area containing two female juveniles and five male juveniles.
Open alcohol containers were seen in the vehicle. The subjects were detained and a search of the vehicle revealed a loaded ghost gun.
Moments later, Oceanside Police received a call that a gunshot victim had just arrived near the intersection of Harbor Drive and San Rafael Drive. Officers arrived and located the 17-year-old male patient suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. The patient was flown to Scripps Memorial Hospital for treatment.
This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Oceanside Police Department Investigations at (760) 435-
4580 or the Anonymous Tip Line at (760) 435-4730.
