A homicide investigation was launched Monday in Pacific Beach after an unarmed security guard working at Crystal Pier was shot and killed, San Diego Police homicide detectives said.
On Wednesday, the San Diego Police Department identified the deceased man as 31-year-old Luis Alberto Quiroz-Arreola.
San Diego Police said witnesses reported hearing gunshots at Crystal Pier in the 5400 block of Ocean Boulevard around 2 a.m. Several witnesses, workers and patrons of local bars, found a man on the ground and quickly rendered aid.
The victim died shortly after being taken to a hospital, said SDPD Lt. Chris Leahy. Detectives confirmed he was an unarmed security guard working at Crystal Pier at the time of the shooting. The victim’s family members have since been notified.
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Police said some people tried to chase after the shooter, but it’s unclear if the individual ran off or hopped in a car.
It is unknown what led to the shooting. By Wednesday, SDPD has still been unable to provide any suspect description. Investigators also said they believe there is not an ongoing threat to the public.
SDPD’s Homicide Unit urges anyone with information about this case to please call the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
A homicide investigation is underway in Pacific Beach after one person was shot dead near Crystal Pier on Monday.