San Diego homicide detectives are zeroing in on Rolando Park after a late afternoon death yesterday turned into a full‑blown investigation on Loma Alta Drive.
Officers were called to the 3800 block of Loma Alta Drive shortly after 4 PM, where the scene quickly escalated to a homicide probe. Detectives from the Homicide Unit were called in, and the area remained taped off as investigators combed through evidence into the evening. Police have not released the victim’s identity or any information about possible suspects.
According to NBC 7 San Diego, SDPD Officer Jose Perales said the initial call came in as a suspicious death before homicide investigators were requested. NBC 7 reported that a news crew was headed to the neighborhood and that the department had not provided additional details at the time.
How to help investigators
The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit is asking anyone with information about the case to call 619‑531‑2293, according to the City of San Diego. Tipsters who prefer to stay anonymous can reach San Diego Crime Stoppers at 888‑580‑TIPS. Investigators are also urging residents and business owners in the area to review their security cameras and share any footage that might help.
Local context
Rolando and nearby blocks have seen their share of unsettling investigations in recent years. A woman found dead in Rolando last July also drew the Homicide Unit and stirred fresh worries about neighborhood safety. City officials have not yet issued a public statement about the latest death on Loma Alta, per Hoodline…