MAN TRIES TO KILL WIFE, TURNS ASSAULT WEAPON ON SELF

January 14, 2013 (Tierrasanta) – San Diego Police officers responded to a call at 10700 Esmeraldas Drive in Tierrasasnta, where a witness reported a gunshot. After learning that the suspect owned multiple firearms, officers surrounded the house. Moments later, the suspect exit the rare of the home, armed with an assault-style rifle.

Officers ordered him several times to drop the weapon.  “Officers showed superior restraint as the suspect refused to comply,” said Sergeant E.J. Dayrit.  “Eventually the suspect turned the weapon upon himself and fired, in an attempt to kill himself.” The suspect inflicted wounds to his face and head area.

Inside, police found the suspect’s wife, 50.  She was bruised, battered, and strangled.  Both husband and wife were transported to a hospital emergency rooms; their injuries are considered non-life threatening.

More weapons were found inside the home during the investigation and the suspect faces numerous charges.  SDPD’s Domestic Violence Unit is investigating.