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 October 20, 2022, just before 11:00 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to a radio call of a verbal disturbance near the 8600 block of Jamacha Boulevard in Spring Valley. When deputies arrived, they located a 61-year-old man on the ground with trauma to his head. The Fire Department was already on scene and transported the man to a local hospital for further medical treatment. Unfortunately, the man was later pronounced deceased.
Soon after deputies arrived on scene, they were able to detain a 31-year-old man who was seen fighting with the victim. We are still determining this man’s level of involvement in this incident.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility of the investigation. The circumstances and motivation are still under investigation.
The identity of the victim is known but his name will not be released to media until family notifications have been made.
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) 580-8477.
