The incident began at approximately 8:52pm on January 28, when a 911 call reported an unconfirmed event at 1050 Kettner Boulevard, the address of the Santa Fe Depot. Shortly after, at 8:52pm, another call confirmed shots fired at the location, prompting immediate action from local law enforcement.
By 8:53pm, police had reportedly detained a suspect near the depot, with additional units and Amtrak security personnel converging on the scene to assist. The area was quickly secured, with police implementing traffic control measures and closing nearby streets - including parts of Kettner, B Street, and Broadway - to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic to ensure safety and facilitate the investigation.
A detailed safety sweep of the entirety of the Santa Fe Depot was conducted to confirm that no stray bullets had penetrated the interior of the building. In the aftermath of the shooting, officers recovered a firearm from the scene and provided medical assistance to a detained suspect.
Emergency medical services were called to the scene, and by 9:03pm, personnel were actively administering CPR to a gunshot victim, indicating the severity of the situation. The search for shell casings near the depot continued, with reports of additional shots fired before the incident being investigated, suggesting a complex scenario involving multiple rounds. By 9:44pm, it was reported the nature of the incident as an officer-involved shooting.
Following addition evidence, the initial incident expanded beyond the detained individual at the scene. Police are actively pursuing one additional suspect who reportedly fled after the shooting. Police confirmed they have obtained video footage of the shooting, which has corroborated earlier reports from witnesses and provided a clearer visual of events taking place on a trolley platform. Witness accounts and video footage obtained by officers indicate that two suspects, both carrying backpacks, split up immediately following the incident; one was seen heading north on Kettner Blvd, while the other went east on B Street.Ìý
The male shooter who is at large has been described as wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and white shoes, aged between 16 to 21 years old, Hispanic, and still armed with a firearm. The second suspect is believed to be injured and in police custody.
With one suspect still at large and considered armed and dangerous, all police units have been advised to remain on high alert. An update was issued at 10:04pm, urging vigilance among officers citywide due to the threat posed by the missing suspect.
The San Diego Police Department has not yet released detailed statements regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting, the condition of the gunshot victim, or the status of the detained individual. Two people were taken to the hospital following the reported shooting. For now, the area around the Santa Fe Depot remains under heightened security with significant police presence.Ìý
The San Diego Police Department has not yet released detailed statements regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting, the condition of the gunshot victim, or the status of the detained individual. Two people were taken to the hospital following the reported shooting. For now, the area around the Santa Fe Depot remains under heightened security with significant police presence.Ìý
To manage the flow of information, a media staging area has been set up near Broadway and Kettner, where officials are expected to provide further updates on the investigation. Meanwhile, officers are actively seeking witnesses, currently staging them at the intersection of Kettner and B Street to gather more details on the suspects' descriptions and escape routes.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the ongoing investigation.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the ongoing investigation.
Originally published on January 28, 2025.Ìý
