Cab driver shot, killed near La Jolla synagogue
Investigators are continuing their probe. Photo: NBCSanDiego.com
San Diego police homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 68-year-old cab driver shot on a La Jolla sidewalk.
The body was found in the 8600 block of La Jolla Scenic Drive, across the street from the Adat Yeshurun synagogue late Wednesday night, said San Diego police Officer David Stafford. The neighborhood includes many million-dollar homes.
An area resident reported hearing gunfire about 11:35 p.m. Wednesday and a patrol officer who went to investigate found the body, said San Diego police homicide Lt. Kevin Rooney. The man appeared to be in his 60s, he said.
In an early morning press release, Rooney reported witnesses saw the cab pull to the west curb and two males step out. “There was an exchange of words and a struggle, followed by several gunshots,” the release stated, adding the suspect fled northbound in the cab.
NBCSanDiego.com reported that the “cabbie still had his wallet on him when officers arrived.”
Det. Kevin Rooney told NBCSanDiego “the fact that the driver was self-employed and not working with a dispatcher like many cab companies makes it more challenging for investigators to clarify why the victim was in La Jolla at the time of the shooting.”
For NBC’s latest report, go to www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Taxi-Cab-Driver-Killed-La-Jolla–130809208.html
The vehicle was found abandoned near La Jolla Cove early Thursday, Rooney said.
The man’s identity is known but is not being released until his family has been notified.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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Poor Guy!
I walked out of my apartment this morning to see at 7:50am to see a cab being towed down the street with a squad car following and thought "that's odd" Now it seems to be odd and crazy!
What a shame… Hope the police can find this guy soon.
poor cab driver the robbery mush have the motive for murder.
When this hatred against cab drivers will vanish ?
There are a lot of narrow minded people who just target poor cabbies working hard to support their families. It is really insane and unfair the way some people treat cab drivers and profile them as low people while anyone can drive a cab in this tough times of the economy. Hopefully and surely the police will catch the criminals and bring them to justice. On the other hand there a lot of nice people very polite and respectful to cabbies and appreciate the services they provide and this is what matters. Cab drivers will continue working and serving the community despite the hazards. Great respet and honor to all cab drivers… Ra
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Rasheed
Hmm, it turns out this guy was the former chief of the central bank of Afghanistan. He was granted asylum to come to the U.S.