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San Diego Police arrest Hector Esquivel for homicide in Mount Hope
Police arrested 36-year-old Hector Esquivel on Monday for allegedly killing a 46-year-old man who attempted to intervene in a fight on the 3500 block of Island Avenue. The victim was struck in the head with a blunt object during the incident, which occurred late Sunday night.
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This incident resulted in a homicide investigation in the Mount Hope neighborhood and an active arrest by the San Diego Police Department.
Key Facts
- Hector Esquivel, 36, was arrested on Monday for the death of a 46-year-old man.
- The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Sunday on the 3500 block of Island Avenue in Mount Hope.
- The victim was struck in the head at least twice with a blunt object while attempting to intervene in a fight.
- The fight involved the victim's nephew and three other individuals.
- The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
- The San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.
- Witnesses are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2315 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Who's Mentioned
personLou Maggi“SDPD Lieutenant providing information on the case.”organizationSan Diego Police Department“The agency investigating the homicide.”other36“Age of the suspect.”location3500 block of Island Avenue“The specific location of the incident.”other619-531-2315“Contact number for the SDPD Homicide Unit.”other46“Age of the victim.”other888-580-8477“Contact number for Crime Stoppers.”locationMount Hope“The neighborhood where the incident occurred.”personHector Esquivel“The suspect arrested for the homicide.”