On Dec. 13, at 9:20 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Alga Road between El Fuerte Street and Xana Way. Additional callers reported hearing gunfire. 

Responding officers located a single-vehicle collision with one occupant who had suffered a gunshot wound. Carlsbad Police and Fire Department personnel rendered medical aid and transported the victim to a local area hospital where he was admitted for care.

A second occupant of the vehicle who had also been struck by gunfire fled the area with a third uninjured occupant of the vehicle prior to police arrival. Both were located at another area hospital. None of the injuries were life threatening.

None of the identified occupants associated with the vehicle were Carlsbad residents. Evidence suggests that the involved vehicle was fired upon from a second vehicle and that the matter may be gang related. The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information for release at this time.

Investigators are seeking additional information. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Chris Collier at 442-339-5569 or christopher.collier@Carlsbadca.gov

Police media contact

Eric Kovanda, Police Lieutenant, 442-339-2146 or eric.kovanda@carlsbadca.gov