​Man Fatally Shot At East County Park

LEMON GROVE, CA — A man in his 50s was fatally shot over the weekend at an East County park, authorities said.

Deputies responded to a report of assault with a deadly weapon at about 12:40 p.m. Sunday at Kunkel Park in Lemon Grove, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. They found a man lying on the ground with signs of trauma to his upper torso.

The man was taken to a local hospital, where he died, sheriff's Lt. Michael Krugh said.

The motivation and circumstances surrounding the homicide remained unclear, Krugh said. A suspect description wasn't immediately available.

"Preliminary findings suggest that the suspect and victim were acquainted," Krugh said. "Since the investigation is ongoing, no additional information will be released."

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or after hours at 858-868-3200. To remain anonymous, call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.