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Unsolved Cases
If you have information on any crime listed below, call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. |
Click here to find out about Crime Stoppers special reward funds. |
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Ahlyja Pinson Murder |
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On December 31, 2007, at about 7:20 p.m., a homeless male discovered Pinson in an abandoned house on 2900 E Street in Golden Hill. Pinson appeared injured and unconscious. The male left the residence, borrowed a cell phone and called the police. Officers arrived and found Pinson inside the house, deceased. Pinson had been beaten and stabbed to death.
The San Diego Police Department is looking for information on the suspect responsible for this homicide. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible. |
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Salvador Mercado Murder |
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Reward of up to $10,000 |
On November 16, 2003, at approximately midnight, Salvador Mercado was stabbed by an unknown suspect in the 800 block of Harris Avenue in San Diego. Salvador had just left a party in that same neighborhood prior to the attack. Salvador died from his wounds and his murder remains unsolved.
The San Diego Police Department is looking for information on the suspect responsible for this homicide. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime. Salvador's family is offering up to a $9,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for this crime.
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Robert Juarez Murder |
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Suspect car and possible suspects
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On the morning of July 10, 2008, Robert Juarez was leaving his Barrio Logan home when an armed suspect approached on foot and shot Robert as he started his vehicle. The suspect ran to a waiting vehicle, which picked up the shooter and fled the scene. The shooter and getaway driver are believed to be Latino males. The suspects fled in a newer, cream-colored, four-door Cadillac DTS and was last seen eastbound on Logan Avenue. At the time of the shooting, the getaway driver was wearing a blue construction hard hat.
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Darnell Smith Murder |
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Reward of up to $3,500 |
On June 15, 2008 at approximately 12:20 a.m., 20-year-old Darnell Smith parked his car in the 700 block of Pyramid Street. Smith was with several relatives and was walking to his Aunt’s house from his car.
An unknown suspect stepped out of a vehicle, walked up behind Smith and his relatives, and fired multiple rounds at the group; Smith was hit and died at the scene. Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a newer black Ford Escape or a similar vehicle with tinted windows.
In addition to the $1,000 Crime Stopper Reward, Cox Communications is also offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest. |
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Damon Green Murder |
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Victim: Damon Green & Suspect: Sketch Reward of up to $1,000 |
On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at about 2:30 am, Damon Green was shot and killed while at Donuts Plus at 4090 El Cajon Blvd. Prior to the shooting, Green and the two suspects exchanged words at the Rolberto's Taco Shop next door.
Suspect #1 is described as a Hispanic/ Puerto Rican male with a round chubby face, early 20’s, approximately 5’8, 220 lbs, with facial hair, which has been described as a thin goatee and/or a chin strap style. He was last seen wearing a long sleeved light colored shirt/jacket, shorts and a dark colored baseball hat turned sideways.
Suspect #2 is described as a Hispanic male, early 20’s, approximately 5’8, 200 lbs with a shaved head. He was last seen wearing an oversized, short sleeved, horizontally striped shirt and dark pants/jeans.
Both suspects were last seen leaving the area going northbound on 41st Street.
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Jose Rodriguez Murder |
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Reward of up to $51,000 |
On November 23, 2007, Jose Rodriguez was out with friends celebrating his 18th birthday. While driving a friend home, Jose was shot and killed in front of an apartment complex in the 400 block of Woodlawn Avenue in Chula Vista.
Witnesses described the shooter as a black man, in his late 20s to early 30s, with a slim build. Three separate shootings took place that night San Diego and Chula Vista; they are all believed to be related.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, The Governor's office is offeringa $50,000 reward. Crime Stoppers reward is paid on arrest and the Governor's reward is paid on arrest and conviction.
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Ron Harnish Murder |
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On December 27, 2006 Ron Harnish and two friends were driving on the 1100 block of 31st Street. The men stopped and exited their car and had a confrontation with two hispanic males who were standing on the sidewalk. One of the hispanic males fired shots injurying one man and killing Ron Harnish. The suspects fled the scene.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, Ron Harnish's family is offering $6,500 for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime. The Governor's office is offering a $50,000 reward. |
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Andrew Moore Murder |
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Reward of up to $56,000 |
On 9/8/2000, Andrew Moore, a City College student, was murdered in his apartment on 8th Avenue in San Diego. As part of the crime, his 1994 Suzuki Katana motorcycle was stolen. The motorcycle was recovered on 10/17/2000, in the 1100 block of 24th Street.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, the Moore family is offering $5,000 and the Governor's office $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime.
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Frederick Roberson Murder |
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Wanted for Questioning: Nathaniel Smith |
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On May 7, 2007, Frederick Roberson was shot and killed in the 5400 block of Bayview Heights Place in San Diego.
Detectives have identified 22-year-old Nathaniel Smith as a person of interest in this case; Smith is currently wanted for questioning.
Smith is known to frequent the City Heights and Lincoln Park neighborhoods of San Diego.
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Francisco Miranda Murder |
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On the evening of November 23, 2007, Francisco Miranda was shot in the 3000 block of Main Street in Chula Vista in the parking lot of On the Border. He later died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Detectives believe this case is related to two other shootings the same night. Witnesses described the suspect as a black man, in his late 20s to early 30s, with a slim build. He was wearing a black hooded shirt, blue jeans and a ball cap turned backward.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
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Sibyl Robbins Murder |
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On May 12, 2006, Sibyl Robbins and her husband were shot in front of their Encinitas home. Sibyl was killed in the passenger seat of their Volvo. Her husband survived.
The Sheriff's Department and Sibyl's family are looking for leads in this case. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest of Sibyl's murderer.
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Jodine Serrin Murder |
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Reward of up to $2,000 |
On February 14, 2007, Jodine Elizabeth Serrin, a 39-year-old, mentally challenged woman, was found murdered in her Carlsbad condominium located in the 1900 Block of Swallow Lane.
A reward of up to $2,000 is available for information leading to an arrest in this case. $1,000 is from Jodine's family and $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
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Ocean Beach Vandalism Series |
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| Reward of up to $1,000 |
On June 19-20, 2008, over 30 vehicles parked on the street in the Ocean Beach area were sprayed with an unidentified bluish colored liquid. The vandalism occurred sometime in the middle of the night.
On September 12-13, 2008, there were over 100 vehicles sprayed with a similar colored liquid. This damage also occurred sometime in the middle of the night on the same streets in the Ocean Beach area.
The liquid in both cases is believed to be an ink product that causes permanent paint damage to most cars
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Pacific Beach Hit and Run |
Reward of up to $2,500 |
On August 10, 2007 at about 9:40 p.m. a dark colored vehicle struck two women on 1000 Grand Avenue near Cass Street. After the collision, the driver of the car left the scene traveling north on Bayard.
There were possibly two occupants in the suspect car described only as white females. The two pedestrians sustained serious injuries. The suspect vehicle described as is a 2000-2002 Nissan Maxima. It possibly has custom rims and tinted windows. The front right headlight assembly was broken and the exterior right side mirror broke off.
In addition to the $1,000 Crime Stopper Reward, one of the victims is also offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to an arrest
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Dane Williams Death |
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Victim: Dane Williams |
Reward of up to $20,000 |
On January 26, 2008, 23-year-old Dane Williams, attended a convention at the San Diego Convention Center. He was last seen at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning leaving a Gaslamp area bar.
On January 29, 2008, at approximately 6:30 a.m., a citizen saw his body lying in the North alley of 5200 Landis Street. The cause and manner of Williams’ death is still undetermined.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, Jack's Surfboards is offering up to $9,000 and Hurley International is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to a felony arrest.
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Mimi Rohwer Murder |
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Suspect Julio Cesar Jacobo-Curiel |
Reward of up to $10,000 |
On January 23, Mimi Rohwer was found strangled in her San Marcos mobile home.
Her roommate Julio Cesar Jacobo-Curiel is a suspect in the case. He was last seen leaving the Casitas del Sol mobile home park on Barham Drive. Jacobo-Curiel is a 57-year-old hispanic male, 5'4", 175 lbs.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, Mimi Rohwer's family is offering up to $9,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. |
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Romel Velarde Murder |
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Victim: Romel Velarde |
Reward of up to $1,000 |
On January 19, 2007, at about 6:30 p.m., 16-year-old Romel Velarde was shot and killed in front of his house. Velarde was standing in his driveway located in the 2300 block of East Division Street in National City. Two unidentified males were seen running from the area.
A brown van or sports utility vehicle was seen driving away from the area immediately after the murder.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime.
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NCIS Arson |
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NAVBASE, San Diego |
Reward of up to $10,000 |
On March 18-19, 2007, unknown suspects set fire to the Personnel Support Detachment Afloat Building 119, NavBase San Diego.
NCIS and San Diego County Crime Stoppers are asking anyone with information on who set this fire to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, the Arson Reward Fund is offering up to $9,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime.
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Anthony Hawkins Murder |
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On Monday, November 5, 2007 at 5:51 pm, Anthony Hawkins was shot and killed at the Exxon Station on Euclid & Geneva. Hawkins was shot multiple times and died of his injuries.
The San Diego Police Department is seeking information about this case. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime.
You can report information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers.
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Joshua Spears and Ryan Zelman Fatal Hit and Run |
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Suspect Carlos Catalan |
Reward of up to $1,000 |
On August 3, 2007 at about 2 am a BMW and a pickup truck were driving at a high rate of speed at 4700 Fairmount Avenue.
After the two vehicles crashed the driver of the truck left the scene of the collision. Catalan is wanted by the San Diego Police Department Traffic Investigations Unit for two counts of vehicular manslaughter.
There were three occupants in the BMW; Joshua Spears and Ryan Zelman died in the crash and one other victim was seriously injured and is still in the hospital.
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Sexual Assault Suspect |
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Wanted: Miguel Cabellero Madriz Reward of up to $1,000 |
Detectives said a $500,000 warrant has been issued by the San Diego Superior Court charging Miguel Cabellero Madriz with felony sexual assault. Madriz has been working as a youth club soccer coach in San Diego. Madriz is accused of sexually assaulting one of his former youth soccer players.
Madriz is a 43-year-old Hispanic male, 5'10" tall, 180 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes.
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On July 26, 2007 at about 10:30 pm Kimo Muronaga was shot and killed while walking from his home to his job at a print shop in the Mountainview neighborhood of San Diego.
Kimo noticed a suspicious looking vehicle pulling over and someone get out of the car. Fearing for his safety, he ran--Kimo was shot as he fled on Imperial and 36th Street. |
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Burton & Waites Murder |
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Carol Waites & Sharen Burton |
Reward of up to $51,000 |
On New Years Day, 2003, at about 1:00 am, Sharen, Carol, and their niece and nephew (ages 3 & 6) left church services and stopped by Dr. J's Liquor store at 5080 Logan Avenue. Unknown suspects open fired, riddling their car with bullets. Both Sharen and Carol were killed; the 6-year old was critically wounded as he covered the 3-year-old in the car seat.
Fortunately the 6-year-old recovered from his wounds.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, The Governor's office is offering a $50,000 reward. Crime Stoppers reward is paid on arrest and the Governor's reward is paid on arrest and conviction.
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Garnet Avenue Assault Suspect |
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Suspect's Two Companions |
Reward of up to $1,000 |
On June 2, 2007, at about 1:00 a.m., two men argued while on the dance floor of Johnny V's located at 945 Garnet Avenue. During the argument, the suspect threw a glass bottle into the victim's face. After striking the victim, the suspect stood back and taunted him until two women he arrived with rushed him out of the bar. The victim sustained serious injuries.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, between twenty-one and twenty five years old, 5'6" to 5'8" tall and between 150 and 160 pounds. He had dark brown or black short spiky hair and long sideburns. The suspect was wearing a light colored button down shirt with blue jeans. He was in the company of two women, both in their twenties with long blond hair. |
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Jeremy Lindsay Murder |
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On June 6, 2003, 22-year-old Jeremy Lindsay attended the KGB Sky Show at Qualcomm Stadium. At about 9:15 p.m. Jeremy was confronted by a large group of men between sections A2-A4 in the stadium parking lot.
An argument erupted and the group of men attacked Jeremy. Jeremy sustained multiple head injuries from the attack and later died from his injuries. |
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Jane Kling Murder |
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Victim: Jane Kling & Suspect: Sketch Reward of up to $1,000 |
On Tuesday, March 14, 2006, Jane Kling was last seen in the U.S. at a grocery store in Oceanside, CA. Jane's body was dicovered 10 days later on March 24, 2006 near San Felipe, Mexico. Jane was found near her green mini van which was stuck in the sand. Investigators believe Jane's body may have been there for up to five days.
Jane was seen with a heavyset woman who spoke English at the Hotel Costa Azul in San Felipe. A sketch is of the woman shown above.
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Anthony Lindsay Murder |
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Suspect Angel Soto Torres |
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On June 7, 2003 Anthony Lindsay was shot and killed in an apartment building parking lot in the 700 block of E. Mission Avenue in Escondido.
Witnesses and evidence found during the investigation point to Angel Soto Torres as the suspect. Torres should be considered armed and dangerous.
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Jack in the Box Murder |
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Suspect Survellience Picture
Reward of up to $1,000
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On April 30, 2006, at about 9:20 pm, the above pictured man shot and killed Yassir Amaraut at the "Jack in the Box" restaurant located at 2404 Market Street, in San Diego.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
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Chicken of the Sea Arson |
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Wanted: Arson Suspect
Reward of up to $1,000 |
Detectives said the Chicken of the Sea International office building on Scranton Rd. was intentionally set on fire twice in the last four months. The first arson occurred on October 17, 2006 sometime after 8:00pm.
The second arson occurred on January 2, 2007 sometime after 7:00pm. Nobody was injured in either incident. The property damage is estimated at a combined $750,000.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, Chicken of the Sea is offering $9,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects responsible for the arsons.
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Rady Home Invasion |
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Suspect Composite
Reward of up to $10,000 |
On Tuesday February 6, 2007, a home-invasion robbery occurred at the Ernest and Evelyn Rady residence in La Jolla. Mr. Rady was shot by the suspect with a black taser gun. The suspect also tied up Mrs. Rady and their housekeeper while he ransacked the house; he got away with an undisclosed, but not large, amount of cash.The suspect is described as Middle Eastern or hispanic in his 30's to 40's. He is approximately 5'8" tall and 165 lbs with a medium to muscular build. He was unshaven, had shiny black hair (which may have been a wig) and wore gold stud earrings in both ears.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, the Rady Family Foundation is offering $9,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime.
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Miguel Castro Murder |
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Reward of up to $3,000 |
On January 31, 2000, at about 10:20 pm, Miguel Castro was shot and killed in front of the apartment complex located at 451 E. Mission Avenue in Escondido. Witnesses reported seeing a white 4-door Honda or Toyota at the corner of Hickory Avenue and Mission Avenue with three to four suspects inside the vehicle.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, The Escondido Police Department is offering $1,000 and the family of Castro is offering $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects responsible for this crime. |
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Alex Ceballos Murder |
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Reward of up to $2,560 |
On January 28, 2001, at about 7:00 pm, Alex Ceballos was in his car in the 900 block of Merlin Drive in San Diego. Ceballos was parked waiting for his friend who was visiting his girlfriend. Two young Hispanic males came running (and shooting) after his friend as he left his girlfriends house. His friend jumped in Alex's car and Ceballos was shot and killed as they attempted to drive away.
The suspects were last seen running Southbound on 60th Street from Merlin Drive.
In addition to the $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers, the family and friends of Alex Ceballos are offering $1,560 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects responsible for this crime. |
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Ventura Madrigal Hit and Run |
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Victim: Madrigal & Suspect: Sketch
Reward of up to $1,000
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On January 2, 2009, 90-year-old Ventura Madrigal was struck and killed at the intersection of 6th and Highland Avenue in National City. At the time of the accident, Madrigal was attempting to cross the street in the crosswalk at the intersection.
Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as being similar to a green mid-90's Ford Explorer. The vehicle may have front end damage. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, late 20's to early 30's, with a mustache and a dark colored baseball cap.
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Guy Lofton Murder |
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Reward of up to $1,000 |
On October 28, 2007 at about 1:20 a.m., 17-year-old Guy Christopher Lofton III was found lying on the sidewalk at 2300 Commercial Street in San Diego. Guy suffered a gunshot wound and died from his injuries. His murder remains unsolved.
The San Diego Police Department is looking for information on the suspect responsible for this homicide. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime. |
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