LA MESA (KGTV) -- Police are investigating a brawl that escalated into a shooting early Sunday morning outside of a popular La Mesa pub leaving a security guard injured.
La Mesa Police Department officers responded at around 1:35 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of Jolt N Joe’s bar, located at 8076 La Mesa Blvd., between University Avenue and Spring Street.
Upon arrival, police officers learned there had been several fights at the establishment, police said.
"During a fight outside, an unknown Hispanic male began shooting a handgun towards the front of the bar, hitting several vehicles and injuring one of the bar’s security guards," said Lt. Chad Bell.
The security guard suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his upper thigh and was transported to a local hospital.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a bald or shaved head, wearing a white polo style shirt.
"At this time, there is no further description of the suspect and the motivation for the shooting is unknown," Bell said.
Police are asking witnesses or any one with information on the suspect or his whereabouts, to contact the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.
You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580- TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.
