1280 North Citrus, Vista October 3, 9:12 p.m. Sheriff's Dept. 34.102757, -117.890232
A couple walking through the playground area of the Citrus Sunset Apartments happened upon the body of a young male adult. The body of this victim appeared to have suffered severe head trauma. It was later determined the victim was shot in the head.
The couple called the Sheriff’s Department. The victim was pronounced dead at 9:23 p.m. He was initially unidentified, with the tattoo “ORTIZ” on his stomach. He was then identified as 18-year-old Ivan Ortiz.
Friends and family claim he was not in a gang; he was a skater, soccer player, and musician.
Police do not yet have a suspect in custody, but are actively and aggressively investigating.
1280 North Citrus, Vista October 3, 9:12 p.m. Sheriff's Dept. 34.102757, -117.890232
A couple walking through the playground area of the Citrus Sunset Apartments happened upon the body of a young male adult. The body of this victim appeared to have suffered severe head trauma. It was later determined the victim was shot in the head.
The couple called the Sheriff’s Department. The victim was pronounced dead at 9:23 p.m. He was initially unidentified, with the tattoo “ORTIZ” on his stomach. He was then identified as 18-year-old Ivan Ortiz.
Friends and family claim he was not in a gang; he was a skater, soccer player, and musician.
Police do not yet have a suspect in custody, but are actively and aggressively investigating.