North County authorities are investigating after a man was found shot and killed near an Oceanside playground overnight.
The shooting was reported at about 10:45 p.m. Monday at a park near 1416 Higgins St. when neighbors heard gunshots. When police officers arrived, they found a man in the street, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
First responders rendered CPR but despite life-saving efforts, the victim died of his injuries at the scene. Authorities did not release details on the man’s identity but did say he was 25.
A description of the gunman was not immediately available. Details on what led up to the shooting remain under investigation.
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Anyone with information on the shooting is encouraged to contact the Oceanside Police Department at (760) 435-4698. Anonymous tips can be made by calling (760) 435-4730.