SAN DIEGO — A man has been wounded following a shooting in University City on Friday.
The incident happened shortly after 3 a.m. on the 3400 block of Lebon Drive. SDPD said that they responded to a car break-in and spotted two men at an apartment complex, according to SDPD Lt. Sharki.
Police said when they arrived, they issued verbal commands to the suspects, but they fled on foot. Police said that while fleeing, one person fired at officers and they returned fire.
One of those suspects was hit by several rounds and taken into custody. Officers provided medical aid before the suspect was transported to the hospital.
That suspect has been taken for treatment to the hospital. The suspect's current condition is unknown. He is expected to survive his injuries.
No officers were injured in this incident.
The second suspect, described as a Hispanic male possibly in his 20's with a medium build and around 6 feet tall. Police are still searching for the second suspect. This suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous.
The San Diego Sheriff's Department is now investigating the shooting per protocol.