On 7/19/18 at 3:15 PM, Oceanside Police officers were dispatched to 3342 E. Tropicana Dr. in regards to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 19 year old male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to his upper torso. The victim was later flown to the hospital in stable condition. We currently do not have a suspect description however the suspect was seen fleeing in a white 4 door sedan (possible Honda). The vehicle was last seen westbound on E. Tropicana Drive. Detectives are currently on scene conducting the investigative follow up to this incident.
The Oceanside Police Department is requesting witnesses to the incident to contact the Oceanside Police Department (760) 435-4900