The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a suspect by a San Diego Police Department officer in downtown San Diego.

Gabriel Jesus Garza, 40, of San Diego, was identified as the man who died in police custody over the weekend following his arrest outside Star Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Officers fatally shot Andrew Engel, 26, after responding to call of a man who was reportedly suicidal and in possession of a knife

The shooting happened near the Santa Fe Depot at about 8:50 p.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, which is investigating the shooting under a county-wide memorandum that prevents law enforcement agencies from investigating incidents involving their own officers.

A suspect was shot dead by police in downtown San Diego Tuesday night after gunfire erupted near an MTS Trolley platform, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

January 30, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that the San Diego Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred last night in the downtown area.

January 19, 2025 – San Diego Police Department officials report that some San Diegans have reported receiving FAKE text messages instructing them to pay a "parking invoice.” These notices are fraudulent and are NOT from the City of San Diego. We are aware of the situation and are working to take the phony website down.

Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide — and it's happening right here in San Diego. In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, local law enforcement and advocacy groups are working to raise awareness and provide crucial resources to victims.

According to local reports, a hillside brush fire near Avenida De Las Tiendas in Mission Valley is prompting evacuations in the immediate area.

At the heart of the discussion was to what extent city police are legally able to assist immigration officials under Senate Bill 54, a California law that restricts the role local law enforcement can play in immigration enforcement but also has allowances for working with federal officers to address violent criminals.

Two e-bike riders were sent to the hospital Wednesday evening after colliding with a vehicle in University City, authorities said.

Officers were in downtown San Diego on a different call when they heard gunfire coming from a nearby trolley platform