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Sheriff's Dept.: Man, 18, dies after fight in Vista

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VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) – A fight in Vista late Sunday night led to a man’s death and prompted a search for the suspected assailant.

San Diego County sheriff’s officials said deputies were called to the intersection of North Santa Fe Ave. and East California Ave. just after 11:30 p.m. due to a reported fight nearby.

Responding deputies arrived at the scene and found an injured 18-year-old male with “apparent trauma to his upper body.” The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, but he died after arrival, sheriff’s officials confirmed.

Sheriff’s officials did not immediately have a description available of the suspected attacker.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or after hours at 858-565-5200.