VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) – A man was found dead outside of a Vista motel early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation.
San Diego County sheriff’s officials said deputies were called to an area near the Star Lodge motel on 1915 West Vista Way just before 12:10 a.m. in response to a report of a person down on the side of a road.
Deputies arrived to find a man with what was described as “trauma to his upper torso.”
The victim, believed to be 35 to 40 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to sheriff’s officials, “Witnesses in the area reported hearing what sounded like fireworks prior to deputies arriving. It is unknown if the injuries to the victim are gunshots.”
ABC 10News learned the sheriff’s Homicide Unit was investigating the incident, but no additional details were released.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-565-5200.
Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
