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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 38-year-old Luis Alberto Arroyo.

On July 26, 2021, at 2:14 a.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a report of possible gunshots in the Emerald Hills area. As patrol officers began checking the area, a man (later identified as Luis Alberto Arroyo) was found in the parking lot of Emerald Hills Park with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper body. Officers began administering first aid and eventually performed CPR. San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on scene and transported Arroyo to a local hospital. Unfortunately, Arroyo did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Investigators from the San Diego Police Homicide Unit were called to the scene. Investigators are still trying to determine what led to the shooting and are still in the process of looking for witnesses and information regarding the shooting.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Stephen Shebloski at (619) 531-2275 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..