The facts surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation by the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit. The man has been identified as fifty-year- old Osbaldo Jimenez Ramirez, of Escondido. Despite lifesaving efforts, the man died at a local hospital. He was treated at the scene by Valley View Casino Medics and transported to a local hospital by Rincon Fire Department Personnel. An officer involved shooting resulted and the suspect was apparently struck by gunfire. The suspect stopped near the entrance to the casino and a confrontation ensued with officers. Officers pursued the vehicle into the Valley Center area and requested assistance from Sheriff’s Deputies and San Pasqual Tribal Police, as the pursuit approached the Valley View Casino. Saturday night, just after 7:30 p.m., Escondido Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1400 block of Timber Glen in the City of Escondido.Īs officers were conducting their preliminary investigation, a possible suspect was seen fleeing the area in a vehicle.
