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 December 29, 2020, just before 1:00 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 block of Massachusetts Avenue in Vista for an unknown disturbance. When deputies arrived, they located an adult male who had been shot. The Vista Fire Department responded and transported the male to a local area hospital. Unfortunately, the adult male was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility of the investigation.
The identity of the male is known to investigators; however, his name is being withheld pending family notification.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-84
