A former San Diego TV journalist who once reported for Spanish-language outlets is accused of carrying out two separate shootings along a scenic overlook on Palomar Mountain, allegedly opening fire on victims after asking about their ethnicity.
Ricardo Berron, a 46-year-old former reporter for Univision and Telemundo stations, was arrested March 10 at San Diego International Airport, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. He has been charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the attacks. Prosecutors are also seeking hate crimes enhancements, Fox5 reports.
Authorities allege the shootings occurred at the same location but months apart and involving different victims. The first took place on October 6, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., when the alleged victim, Joseph Valentino, said he was shot in the arm while sitting in his car at a scenic overlook on Palomar Mountain…