Homicide in Jamul 

March 19, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 16000 block of Loose Creek Road in Jamul. Upon arrival, deputies did not locate any victims at the residence.

Shortly afterward, the Alpine Fire Protection District notified the Sheriff’s Office that a shooting victim had arrived at their station. Emergency personnel initiated lifesaving measures; however, the adult male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the fire station.

An adult male was contacted in Jamul and detained for questioning.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending confirmation and notification of next of kin.

Sheriff’s Homicide detectives have assumed responsibility for the investigation. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances and motive behind the incident. Based on the information obtained thus far, this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the community.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office