San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Sheriff’s  Office, Rancho San Diego Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying and  locating the suspect responsible for shooting into a crowd injuring two juveniles.  

On September 21, 2025, at 1:22 a.m., an unknown suspect fired a handgun into a  crowd in the courtyard of the Hidden Meadow Apartment complex located at 1624  Canyon Road, in Spring Valley. The suspect shot approximately four times towards the  crowd, which resulted in a 17-year-old female and a 16-year-old male being struck by gunfire.

Additionally, a bullet entered a nearby apartment striking a couch. Both  juveniles sustained non-fatal injuries and were treated at a nearby hospital.

The incident was captured by surveillance video. Detectives are requesting any assistance from the community in locating any/additional witnesses, or evidence regarding this shooting.

Suspect Description

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt,  dark pants and white sneakers.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Rancho San Diego station at (619) 660-7090 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 our website at  sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Detective Donald Frank at (619) 219-6576 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..