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Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting in East Village
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a San Diego man in East Village last month. Tashaughn Jackson, 44, was taken into custody on Thursday morning during a traffic stop on westbound Interstate 8 near the Main St. exit in El Cajon, according to Lt. Daniel Meyer of the San Diego Police Department.
The Tragic Incident
The shooting took place on February 18 in the 600 block of 16th St. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Ali Jabbar, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Witnesses reported that the suspect approached Jabbar and shot him multiple times while he was walking with a group in the area.
Police Investigation
Authorities believe that the suspect intentionally targeted Jabbar and not the people around him. The suspect was able to flee the scene and drive away in a vehicle towards state Route 94. The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Call for Information
If you have any information related to this case, please contact the Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Your assistance could help bring justice to the victim and his family.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more details emerge about the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the tragic shooting in East Village.
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