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Shooting

September 14, 2009

TYPE OF INCIDENT:    Shooting

DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: September 14, 2009, 5:25 PM

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1499 Broadway #13, El Cajon

RESUME OF INCIDENT:

On September 14, 2009, at 5:25 PM, the El Cajon Police Department received 911 calls regarding a shooting at 1499 Broadway #13. Upon arrival, officers found a person down outside #13 with apparent gunshot wounds. El Cajon Fire Department paramedics transported the person to Sharp Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:30 PM.

According to preliminary information gathered at the scene, the occupants of unit #13 heard loud knocking at the door. When they opened the door, they were confronted by a person with a handgun who forced his way into the apartment. One of the occupants of the apartment armed himself with a shotgun and ultimately shot the intruder.

Investigators are currently conducting interviews and processing the crime scene. The names of the individuals involved are being withheld at this time.


PREPARED BY:    Lt. Tim Henton
DIVISION:    Investigations
DATE AND TIME: 9-14-09/10:00 PM
REVIEWED BY:    Lt. Mark Coit

Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police