Man Found Shot Inside Vehicle In North County Dies

ESCONDIDO, CA — A man died after he was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in Escondido, authorities said.

Officers responded at 12:03 a.m. Saturday to the 2400 block of Bear Valley Parkway after receiving a report of an unresponsive person inside a vehicle, according to the Escondido Police Department. Police found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and provided medical aid until firefighters arrived.

The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died, police said. His identity was withheld pending family notification.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police have not released additional details.

Anyone with information was asked to call the Escondido Police Department at 760-839-4722 or Detective Patrick Hand at 760-839-4985. Callers should reference case No. 26009680.