VISTA — A woman was found dead, and a man was found with various injuries in a Vista home on Sunday, in a case under investigation by the San Diego Sheriff’s homicide unit.
Around 11 a.m. on Sunday, law enforcement responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 1200 block of Columbus Way. Deputies located an 81-year-old woman inside who was deceased with signs of trauma, and an 82-year-old man who was alive and also had signs of trauma.
The woman who died has been identified as Jeanette Stark, and a preliminary investigation determined that she suffered from at least one gunshot wound, according to Lt. Aloha Peters. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death.
The man received medical aid and was transported to a local hospital. The Sheriff’s Department has not responded to inquiries about his condition.
Property records indicate that the man is Dennie Stark, the husband of the victim.
Deputies have contacted an individual, possibly a family member, who made the call about the incident after conducting a welfare check at the home.
Sheriff’s officials described the incident as an assault with a deadly weapon. Peters said multiple firearms were seized from the home.
“Several firearms were collected, and their association to this investigation is actively being investigated. We will share any updates when it is appropriate to do so,” Peters said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 868-3200. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
“Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation,” the Sheriff’s Office said on Monday. “Based on the information gathered so far, this appears to be an isolated incident. There is no apparent danger to the community. The investigation is ongoing.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated to include the confirmation of the female victim’s name.
