OCEANSIDE–A man is in serious after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest at an Oceanside park, authorities said Thursday.
Just after 1:05 a.m., Oceanside police officers responded to a call of a person down in the Ron Ortega Park, located at 200 Brooks Street.
A witness discovered the victim who had sustained a life threatening gunshot to his upper body. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently being treated.
Oceanside police do not have any information on a suspect at this time.
Detectives are currently investigating the shooting and are asking for the community’s help.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or has any pertinent information regarding this incident is asked to call Detective Baxter (760) 435-4027.