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Suspect Shot During Foot Chase

2900 Balboa Dr, Balboa Park, San Diego

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  • A police shooting occurred on December 16, 2025, in Balboa Park, San Diego, after officers pursued a suspect who fled on a bicycle and then on foot. The suspect reportedly fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, resulting in the suspect being hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured, and a gun was recovered at the scene. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is investigating, with oversight from the district attorney's office, San Diego police, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are also monitoring the investigation.

The sheriff’s homicide unit is handling the investigation. Officials said the district attorney’s office will review the case for possible criminal liability, and San Diego police will conduct an administrative review.

No officers were hurt. Police recovered a gun at the scene.

Officers gave medical aid and called paramedics. Medics took suspect to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the suspect then turned toward the officers and fired one round from a gun. An officer then fired several rounds and hit the suspect.

Police said San Diego officers tried to contact a suspect, who was riding a bicycle in the 2900 block of Balboa Drive around 4 p.m. Police said the suspect fled on the bicycle, then on foot, and two officers chased the suspect through the park and onto a nearby hillside.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a police shooting that happened the afternoon of December 16, 2025, in Balboa Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2900 Balboa Dr.

The suspect has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers involved in the pursuit deployed at least one service weapon and shot the suspect.

Per reporting from ABC 10, the incident took place while police were chasing the suspect on foot.

Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.

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Incident reported at 2949 Fifth Ave.

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are also monitoring the investigation.

The sheriff’s homicide unit is handling the investigation. Officials said the district attorney’s office will review the case for possible criminal liability, and San Diego police will conduct an administrative review.

No officers were hurt. Police recovered a gun at the scene.

Officers gave medical aid and called paramedics. Medics took suspect to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the suspect then turned toward the officers and fired one round from a gun. An officer then fired several rounds and hit the suspect.

Police said San Diego officers tried to contact a suspect, who was riding a bicycle in the 2900 block of Balboa Drive around 4 p.m. Police said the suspect fled on the bicycle, then on foot, and two officers chased the suspect through the park and onto a nearby hillside.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a police shooting that happened the afternoon of December 16, 2025, in Balboa Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2900 Balboa Dr.

The suspect has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers involved in the pursuit deployed at least one service weapon and shot the suspect.

Per reporting from ABC 10, the incident took place while police were chasing the suspect on foot.

Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The area has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2949 Fifth Ave.

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are also monitoring the investigation.

The sheriff’s homicide unit is handling the investigation. Officials said the district attorney’s office will review the case for possible criminal liability, and San Diego police will conduct an administrative review.

No officers were hurt. Police recovered a gun at the scene.

Officers gave medical aid and called paramedics. Medics took suspect to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the suspect then turned toward the officers and fired one round from a gun. An officer then fired several rounds and hit the suspect.

Police said San Diego officers tried to contact a suspect, who was riding a bicycle in the 2900 block of Balboa Drive around 4 p.m. Police said the suspect fled on the bicycle, then on foot, and two officers chased the suspect through the park and onto a nearby hillside.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a police shooting that happened the afternoon of December 16, 2025, in Balboa Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2900 Balboa Dr.

The suspect has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers involved in the pursuit deployed at least one service weapon and shot the suspect.

Per reporting from ABC 10, the incident took place while police were chasing the suspect on foot.

Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The area has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2949 Fifth Ave.

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are also monitoring the investigation.

The sheriff’s homicide unit is handling the investigation. Officials said the district attorney’s office will review the case for possible criminal liability, and San Diego police will conduct an administrative review.

No officers were hurt. Police recovered a gun at the scene.

Officers gave medical aid and called paramedics. Medics took suspect to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the suspect then turned toward the officers and fired one round from a gun. An officer then fired several rounds and hit the suspect.

Police said San Diego officers tried to contact a suspect, who was riding a bicycle in the 2900 block of Balboa Drive around 4 p.m. Police said the suspect fled on the bicycle, then on foot, and two officers chased the suspect through the park and onto a nearby hillside.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a police shooting that happened the afternoon of December 16, 2025, in Balboa Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2900 Balboa Dr.

The suspect has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers involved in the pursuit deployed at least one service weapon and shot the suspect.

Per reporting from ABC 10, the incident took place while police were chasing the suspect on foot.

Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The area has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2949 Fifth Ave.

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are also monitoring the investigation.

The sheriff’s homicide unit is handling the investigation. Officials said the district attorney’s office will review the case for possible criminal liability, and San Diego police will conduct an administrative review.

No officers were hurt. Police recovered a gun at the scene.

Officers gave medical aid and called paramedics. Medics took suspect to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the suspect then turned toward the officers and fired one round from a gun. An officer then fired several rounds and hit the suspect.

Police said San Diego officers tried to contact a suspect, who was riding a bicycle in the 2900 block of Balboa Drive around 4 p.m. Police said the suspect fled on the bicycle, then on foot, and two officers chased the suspect through the park and onto a nearby hillside.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a police shooting that happened the afternoon of December 16, 2025, in Balboa Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2900 Balboa Dr.

The suspect has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers involved in the pursuit deployed at least one service weapon and shot the suspect.

Per reporting from ABC 10, the incident took place while police were chasing the suspect on foot.

Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The area has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2949 Fifth Ave.

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Comments12

seraphsbloodDec 16 at 4:40 PM

leave it to sdpd to be too slow and just end up shooting to keep up 😭

sandiego1245Dec 16 at 4:21 PM

damn bruh so much happening today

oneshawshankDec 17 at 6:19 AM

@sandiego1245 right?

Mia_KhalifaDec 16 at 4:40 PM

Whats with all the fog looks like someone smoking elephant legs

sandiegoUser1958344020Dec 16 at 4:25 PM

@sandiegoUser2079757007 SDPD should investigate the taggers targeting the Cabrillo Bridge as well. Drones should monitor the area for prosecutions.

seraphsbloodDec 16 at 4:40 PM

leave it to sdpd to be too slow and just end up shooting to keep up 😭

sandiego1245Dec 16 at 4:21 PM

damn bruh so much happening today

oneshawshankDec 17 at 6:19 AM

@sandiego1245 right?

Mia_KhalifaDec 16 at 4:40 PM

Whats with all the fog looks like someone smoking elephant legs

sandiegoUser1958344020Dec 16 at 4:25 PM

@sandiegoUser2079757007 SDPD should investigate the taggers targeting the Cabrillo Bridge as well. Drones should monitor the area for prosecutions.

seraphsbloodDec 16 at 4:40 PM

leave it to sdpd to be too slow and just end up shooting to keep up 😭

sandiego1245Dec 16 at 4:21 PM

damn bruh so much happening today

oneshawshankDec 17 at 6:19 AM

@sandiego1245 right?

Mia_KhalifaDec 16 at 4:40 PM

Whats with all the fog looks like someone smoking elephant legs

sandiegoUser1958344020Dec 16 at 4:25 PM

@sandiegoUser2079757007 SDPD should investigate the taggers targeting the Cabrillo Bridge as well. Drones should monitor the area for prosecutions.

seraphsbloodDec 16 at 4:40 PM

leave it to sdpd to be too slow and just end up shooting to keep up 😭

sandiego1245Dec 16 at 4:21 PM

damn bruh so much happening today

oneshawshankDec 17 at 6:19 AM

@sandiego1245 right?

Mia_KhalifaDec 16 at 4:40 PM

Whats with all the fog looks like someone smoking elephant legs

sandiegoUser1958344020Dec 16 at 4:25 PM

@sandiegoUser2079757007 SDPD should investigate the taggers targeting the Cabrillo Bridge as well. Drones should monitor the area for prosecutions.

seraphsbloodDec 16 at 4:40 PM

leave it to sdpd to be too slow and just end up shooting to keep up 😭

sandiego1245Dec 16 at 4:21 PM

damn bruh so much happening today

oneshawshankDec 17 at 6:19 AM

@sandiego1245 right?

Mia_KhalifaDec 16 at 4:40 PM

Whats with all the fog looks like someone smoking elephant legs

sandiegoUser1958344020Dec 16 at 4:25 PM

@sandiegoUser2079757007 SDPD should investigate the taggers targeting the Cabrillo Bridge as well. Drones should monitor the area for prosecutions.

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