Manual Correa Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot in Southcrest on the night before Thanksgiving. The victim, 46-year-old Manuel Correa, was found lying on the ground in an alley in the 3700 block of National Avenue on November 27, 2024. Despite receiving first aid from bystanders and life-saving efforts from paramedics, Correa, a nearby resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
San Diego Homicide Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Based on evidence collected and witness statements, it appears that Correa became involved in a verbal altercation with a group of people who were standing in a nearby parking lot. According to reports, both Correa and a male from the group pulled out handguns, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the confrontation, Correa was struck and fatally wounded by a bullet. It is still unclear whether the other man in the group was injured.
Following the shooting, the group fled the scene, and some of the individuals reportedly left in a white Lexus. Detectives were able to identify the vehicle, which was later flagged in the automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. On December 4, 2024, the ALPR system alerted authorities that the vehicle was in the Ridgeview/Webster neighborhood. Patrol officers responded and located the Lexus in the driveway of a residence in the 1700 block of 49th Street.
Several individuals at the residence were detained, and the Lexus was impounded as evidence. A search warrant was executed at the residence, where a male was arrested on firearms and narcotics charges. However, this individual is not believed to be a suspect in the homicide.
The investigation into the shooting continues, and detectives are working to determine the exact nature of the altercation and the motive behind the incident. The San Diego Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
As of now, no further information about the suspect(s) is available, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are committed to finding those responsible for this tragic death and bringing justice to Correa’s family.
