The following information is fragmentary and has not been completely verified. It is based, in part, on hearsay and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.
On May 23, 2020, at about 6:15 a.m., deputies assigned to the Vista Patrol Station responded to 400 Sycamore Avenue in Vista for a 911 call of a woman who had been shot. When deputies arrived, they located an adult female in a vehicle who was a victim of a gunshot wound. Vista Fire Department transported the female to a local area hospital for treatment.
The woman is still alive. However, due to the gravity of the woman’s injuries, the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility of the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
