By SDCN Editor

Oceanside, CA–Oceanside police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person accused of discharging a firearm in two neighborhoods in the city.

On August 18, officers responded to a 4:40 a.m. report of gunfire in the area of Pala and Los Arbolitos Streets. When officers arrived, they located several expended shell casings in the intersection. The officers were unable to locate any injured people or property damage. On August 15 at 10 p.m., officers responded to calls of gunfire in the same area and recovered expended casings. In addition to the call, officers received additional reports from the 4600 block of Maple Dr. and the 4900 block of Bella Colina. Shell casings were located on Maple Dr. There was no report of injuries or property damage at either of these locations.

Authorities remind the public that the negligent and reckless discharge of a firearm is a felony crime that could result in an offender being sentenced to prison and is extremely dangerous to people on the ground.

Anyone with information regarding these cases are encouraged to call Detective Sergeant Garcia at (760) 435-4815.