VISTA — Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was assaulted during a fight shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of Primrose Avenue, just south of the Buena Creek transit station.
Deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a fight at approximately 11:10 p.m. Oct. 31 and found an adult man suffering from traumatic injuries sustained during the incident. Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures and requested emergency medical personnel, who arrived shortly afterward.
Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Sheriff’s Office has not identified the victim or announced any arrests in connection with the killing. Homicide detectives are interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances and motive behind the incident.
Based on the information available, detectives have found no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or, after hours, at 858-868-3200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
