Police investigate shooting that left man seriously injured in La Jolla
The 47-year-old victim was shot multiple times while walking away from his car on Morning Way around 9:45 p.m.; police say his injuries are considered life threatening
A 47-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot multiple times in La Jolla on Wednesday night, police said.
The victim was walking away from his car on Morning Way near Villa La Jolla Drive just before 9:45 p.m. when he was shot by someone in a vehicle who then drove off, police said.
It was unclear if the vehicle was moving or parked when the shots were fired.
The man was hit in the stomach and his injuries were considered life-threatening, police said.
No description of the shooter or the vehicle was released by police. A motive also was not disclosed.
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