On July 13, at about 12:02 a.m., the La Mesa Police Department received a 9-1-1 call of a subject down in the 7500 block of High Street.

The caller reported seeing a man staggering across the street and then fall down in a driveway of an apartment complex. Responding officers found the male and discovered he had several gunshot wounds to the upper torso. Officers and fire department personnel immediately rendered first aid but despite their lifesaving efforts the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Based on initial information gathered by investigators, it does not appear the victim, a 25-year-old white male and resident of La Mesa, was shot while out on the street. There were no calls reporting gunshots in the area. A light-colored sedan was seen driving westbound on High Street shortly before the victim was seen staggering across the street, but it is unknown if that vehicle is related to this incident. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the 7500 block of High Street, between Waite Drive and the Park and Ride at 7600 High Street, was closed for several hours but later reopened.

LMPD is asking that anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident or anyone who has any information on this case, call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400. You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com).

You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.