SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Police Department is investigating a shooting in which a man died and a woman was injured in the Kearny Mesa area early Friday.
Officers responded to the 8000 block of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, which is just east of the Convoy Street intersection, at around 4:40 a.m. SDPD says it is investigating this shooting as a murder.
Police say a 21-year old Hispanic man died from his injuries at the hospital, and that a 37-year old Black female was injured. She was treated at the hospital and released.
SDPD Homicide investigators say that there was an event at the Nara Ultra Lounge hookah bar. At some point, an altercation occurred, leading to the shooting.
Police say a suspect has been described as a Black male in his 20’s who fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.
The exact nature of the altercation remains under investigation, and investigators are processing the scene for evidence, reviewing security footage, and speaking to witnesses.
At 6:15 a.m., police were still on the scene at the strip mall, with crime scene tape blocking off the parking lot.
SDPD is asking for anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
This is a developing story. ABC 10News has sent a reporter and photojournalist to the area to gather the latest information.
