Lemon Grove: Homicide 09072024 (UPDATE Arrest made)
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 9-7-24 11:35 pm
LOCATION: 3100 blk of School Ln. (Across from the Lemon Grove Recreation Center)
AREA/CITY: Lemon Grove
DETAILS:
Deputies heard several gunshots while doing a DUI Checkpoint. Deputies investigated and found witnesses who told them of a male being shot behind some businesses.
Deputies found a 21-year-old Hispanic male suffering from several gunshot wounds. They started life-saving measures, and the male was rushed to a local hospital, where he was declared deceased.
The Sheriff's Homicide is investigating and questioning the witnesses. The only information being given is that there was an argument involving a large group of people before the shots were fired
From SDSO
Post Date: 09/08/2024 5:10 AM
On September 7, 2024, at about 11:34 p.m., Lemon Grove deputies were in the 3000 block of Lemon Grove Avenue when they heard several gunshots. While checking the business area, they were told there was a group arguing in the 3100 block of School Lane, in Lemon Grove. Deputies checked the area and located a 21-year-old Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies immediately began medical aid to the victim until relieved by Heartland Fire Department. Heartland Fire Department transported the victim to the hospital. Unfortunately, while at the hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The victim's name is not being released pending a positive identification from the Medical Examiner's Office.
Sheriff's Homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances and motivation behind this death. The investigation is ongoing. At this time, there is no confirmed suspect information.
UPDATE: From SDSO
Sheriff's Homicide investigators worked tirelessly though the night and day and were able to identify Joshua Gonzalez (08-09-97), from Lemon Grove, as the suspect.
Gonzales had been arguing with a female when the victim, Omar Valera-Trujillo, and other males interveined and stopped the incident. Gonzalez left, and came back with a gun and shot Trujillo several times.
On September 9, 2024, at around 5:30 p.m., Sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail arrested Gonzalez near his residence in the 8200 block of Lincoln Avenue, in Lemon Grove. Gonzales will be booked into custody for murder.
Sheriff's Homicide investigators are still working to gather more information to determine the circumstances and motivation behind this death. The investigation is ongoing.
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