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CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A 36-year-old man was shot in Chula Vista Saturday night and later died at a hospital, authorities said.
Just after 11 p.m., authorities responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Center Street in Chula Vista. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body inside a parked truck, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. The victim died after being transported to a nearby hospital.
According to witness statements, the suspects fled the scene in an older white pickup truck with markings. Shortly after midnight, an officer on patrol spotted a vehicle matching the description heading westbound on H Street in Chula Vista. Police conducted a traffic stop and detained two individuals who matched the descriptions provided by witnesses. One of them, identified as 32-year-old Christian Benavides of San Diego, was found to be in possession of a firearm, officials said.The investigation remains active, and authorities urge anyone with pertinent information to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 580-8477.
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