National City Homicide

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the National City Police Department’s Investigations Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 48-year-old Eric Denham. 

VICTIM: Eric Denham

VICTIM: Eric Denham

On February 17th, 2020 at about 1:35 AM, two males were exiting the crossing bridge from Las Palmas Park onto Grove Street when an unknown suspect fired several gunshots at them. The victims were both struck by a bullet. One victim was transported to the hospital for medical attention and the other was pronounced deceased at the scene. National City Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. Detectives are trying to determine the circumstances which led to the victim’s death. 

There are no witnesses, there are no suspect (s) or vehicle description for this homicide. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location for the suspect(s) or the suspect(s) vehicle is asked to call Detective Chelius with the National City Police Department’s Investigations Unit at (619) 336-4471 or email at Achelius@nationalcityca.gov or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Captain Hernandez at (619) 336-4491 or email at Ahernandez@nationalcityca.gov. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.