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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of 12-year-old Angel Gaspar.
On November 25, 2021, at 9:37 p.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to an injured person call at 7426 Cahill Drive. Upon arrival, medics were already performing first aid on a 12-year old male later identified as Angel Gaspar. While medics were performing life-saving measures, it was determined Angel had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. Angel was transported to UCSD Hospital but did not survive his injuries. San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the location and are still investigating the incident.
Through this investigation, it was determined Angel sustained the gunshot wound while he was in the enclosed backyard of the residence. The bullet came from east of the location and went through the backyard fence before striking Angel. Angel was a completely innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet.
Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 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 Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.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.