Crime & Safety

Victim Identified In Fatal Halloween Night Fight In North County

Deputies responded to a reported fight on Halloween night and found the 22-year-old man suffering from serious injuries.

VISTA, CA — Authorities have identified a man who died after a fight on Halloween night in Vista.

Antonio Israel Valencia, 22, was found suffering from serious injuries when deputies responded to a reported fight in the 2200 block of Primrose Avenue around 11:10 p.m. Oct. 31, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies began lifesaving measures before paramedics arrived and transported Valencia to a hospital, where he later died.

Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The sheriff's office announced Valencia's identity Thursday. Authorities did not release additional details about the circumstances surrounding his death or identify any suspects.

Anyone with information about the case was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or San Diego County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 888-580-8477.

Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.