A man who was fatally shot earlier this week in Lemon Grove was identified Friday.
Sheriff’s deputies responded around 9:05 p.m. Tuesday to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon on Broadway, where they found 25-year-old Julio Orozco Cabrera suffering from traumatic injuries, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said the suspect, 59-year-old Marvin Lester Sears, was arrested at the scene and had a prior relationship with the victim.
Detectives continue to interview witnesses and collect evidence. The motive and circumstances remained under investigation.
Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the homicide unit at 858-285-6330, after hours at 858-565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.