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October 30, 2011 (Lemon Grove) – The San Diego Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a taxi driver found with a gunshot wound following a rollover collision at 3:48 a.m. The crash occurred at 3445 Main Street in Lemon Grove.
A deputy Sheriff responded to a call regarding the accident and called for paramedics. The male driver was extricated by members of the Lemon Grove Fire Department. As paramedics rendered medical aid, they found what appeared to be a bullet wound to his upper body. Despite life-saving efforts, he expired at the scene.
“Although we are in the early stages of this investigation, this case is being treated as a murder due to observable injuries sustained by the victim,” said Lieutenant Larry Nesbit with the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail.
Cause and manner of death, along with positive identification of the victim, will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s office.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321/after hours at (858) 565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS(8477).
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