Escondido police officers responded to a disturbance call, just after 7:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Timber Glen. As officers were conducting their preliminary investigation, a possible suspect was seen fleeing the area in a vehicle.
Officers pursued the vehicle into the Valley Center area and requested assistance from Sheriff’s deputies and San Pasqual Tribal Police, as the pursuit approached the Valley View Casino.
The facts surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation by the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit. There were no injuries reported to any officers, deputies or bystanders. The number of shots fired and number of officers who fired have not yet been determined.
The name of the deceased male is being withheld pending family notifications. A possible handgun was recovered at the scene of the officer involved shooting.
