UP TO $1000 REWARD
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 49-year-old Ricardo Moran.
On October 5, 2019, at approximately 1:35 a.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 1800 block of S. 42nd Street, in the Shelltown area of San Diego. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two adult male victims on the sidewalk, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. One of the victims suffered serious injuries, but is expected to survive. The other victim, later identified as Ricardo Moran, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. Witnesses reported hearing a vehicle speed away from the scene shortly after hearing the gunshots, however no vehicle description was provided. There is no suspect(s) description at this time.
Anyone with information about 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. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@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.
Murder Victim Ricardo Moran