SAN DIEGO — Authorities have identified the man killed in a broad-daylight shooting in the Miramar area earlier this week as 57-year-old Markus Vega.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the 8600 block of Production Avenue, near Camino Santa Fe. Vega was seated in the front passenger seat of a parked vehicle when an assailant opened fire.
Paramedics rushed Vega to a nearby hospital, but despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
On Thursday, detectives arrested Joseph Hendry, 42, on suspicion of murder. Police have not released details regarding what led investigators to identify Hendry as the suspect, nor have they revealed a possible motive in the shooting.
Lt. Chris Tivanian of the SDPD confirmed that homicide investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The case remains active, and officials said additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
Anyone with further details regarding the incident is urged to contact the SDPD Homicide Unit or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
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