LEMON GROVE–Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting that wounded a man in front of a business in Lemon Grove.
The incident occurred on Saturday just after 1:30 a.m. in a parking lot in front of the business located in the 7600 block of Broadway.
Several people inside the business told deputies they sheltered in place after hearing the sound of gunfire. Two customers went outside and found a man who had been shot. Believing an ambulance wouldn’t arrive in time, they put the victim inside their car and drove him to the hospital. His condition is unknown.
There is no suspect description at this time.
If anyone has any information about this incident, can call the Sheriff’s Department at (858) 565-5200. You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
