Police search for suspects after man killed in Linda Vista
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- San Diego Police are investigating a deadly attack that left a 59-year-old man dead early Saturday morning in the Linda Vista neighborhood.
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Officers responded around 3:46 a.m. to the 6800 block of Osler Street, following reports of an injured and unresponsive man lying on the sidewalk. When they arrived, paramedics from San Diego Fire-Rescue were already on scene providing medical aid.
The victim, identified as Ruben Rimorin, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say he had suffered trauma to his upper body.
According to investigators, Rimorin is believed to have been involved in an altercation with a group of four to six men near the Linda Vista Recreation Center shortly before he was found. The confrontation reportedly escalated, resulting in the fatal injuries.
The suspect group is described as Hispanic males in their 20s to 30s. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
San Diego Police Homicide Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
