Vista, CA–The San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office Thursday released the name of a Vista man found fatally shot in his bed August 8 in his home, authorities said.

The victim was identified as 52-year-old Shannon Betz. The preliminary cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death is homicide.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1100 block of Delpy View Point for a man who was found deceased inside his residence by his roommate. When deputies arrived, they located the man’s body with a gunshot wound to his head.     

The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.