EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to include a second video of deputies attempting to resuscitate the gunman, the identification of the gunman and his status at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
DEL MAR — A man wounded in a deputy-involved-shooting at the ticket window of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club was publicly identified and remained hospitalized today, authorities said.
Daniel Elizarraras, 22, of Escondido had stable vital signs at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and was expected to survive, San Diego County Sheriff’s Lt. Rich Williams said. The shooting was just before 6:40 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego County sheriff’s spokeswoman Lt. Karen Stubkjaer said.
Rapper Ice Cube was performing and Elizarraras wanted to buy a ticket to the concert, Stubkjaer said. No more tickets were available.
“An argument ensued and nearby deputies responded,” she said. “The man pulled out a silver plated semi-automatic handgun and fired several shots into a crowded area. Deputies engaged and returned fire.”
No deputies or civilians were hurt, authorities said.
Spokesman Mac McBride said the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, would be looking into possible security changes at the venue, NBC7 reported.
The club does not have metal detectors, the station reported.
“Our people handled it very, very professionally. It was one individual. One individual only,” said McBride.
Ice Cube responded to the shooting on Twitter today: “Thank you,” he tweeted in response to a fan who said she was glad he was OK. “I feel bad for the people who left the show, but I totally
understand. Moral of the story: Come see ya homie Cube…but leave the strap at home.”
Preliminary news release regarding @DelMarRacing incident. A man pulls out a gun and opens fire during an argument leading to a deputy-involved shooting. This is a developing situation. We appreciate the public’s cooperation and patience during this incident. pic.twitter.com/VK2DzwCOTE
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) September 3, 2018
WARNING: Video capturing the shooting incident on camera. Viewer discretion advised.
Wow footage of cops shooting gun wielding suspect at #DelMar #IceCube concert! #delmarshooting Del Mar Races #sandiego #NEWS pic.twitter.com/HjoOTFKNKk
— The SD Reports (@JustGreatEating) September 3, 2018
@nbcsandiego @fox5sandiego @sdut – warning they are trying to resuscitate the gun shot victim at Del Mar racetrack. Crazy to see cops have to pull guns at racetrack gates pic.twitter.com/ETc7i3PXQz
— Aaron Dumas (@Calijamaican) September 3, 2018
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Can this loser afford the hospital? I work 40 hours a week and have to wait for doctor appointments. Execute this idiot and do the world a favor.
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