Man shot dead in La Mesa identified
LA MESA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man who was shot dead in La Mesa last weekend has been publicly identified by authorities.
According to the La Mesa Police Department, 42-year-old Roderick Stroman of San Diego was the victim of a shooting that took place Sunday in the 7100 block of Waite Drive.
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Stroman was found in the driver seat of a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper torso shortly after 12:30 a.m., police said. He pronounced dead at the scene.
Based on their investigation so far, homicide detectives believe the suspect specifically targeted Stroman. As explained by the police department, the exact relationship between the victim and suspect remains unknown at this time.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting is still under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time and no suspect information has been made available.
Anyone with information related to this deadly shooting is encouraged to call La Mesa Police at 619-667-1400, or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. A $1,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest in the case.
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