Man shot dead in East County

LAKESIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man was found shot dead Tuesday in Lakeside, authorities said.

Around 3:09 p.m., the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received a call about the shooting at Cactus St. and Woodside Avenue.

When deputies arrived on scene, they found a man, identified as 26-year-old Michael Anthony Johnson, with a gunshot wound. First responders attempted to resuscitate the victim but he was later pronounced dead.

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A neighbor, who did not what to be identified, told FOX 5 they pulled into their apartment complex and witnessed a group of four young men acting strange. Minutes later, the resident heard a gunshot.

Authorities are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information about the 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.

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