San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the National City Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and suspect that fled a shooting in National City.
On February 4, 2023, at about 10:05 p.m., National City Police Department Officers responded to the 2500 block of East Plaza Boulevard to investigate a report of two victims that had been shot.
Officers arrived on scene and located 20-year-old Michael Porter and 17-year-old Ismael "Davy" Astoraga suffering from life-threatening gun shot wounds to their heads. Video surveillance captured a gray sedan fleeing the area after the shooting. Witnesses were able to provide details of the suspected shooter and composite sketches of the suspect were completed.
Suspect’s Despcription: The suspect is described as a Hispanic or White male, approximately 18-years-old, with dark hair, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, and weighing approximately 135 pounds.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4457 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.
Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sergeant Ken Springer at (619) 336-4468 or email at kspringer@nationalcityca.gov. Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org .
