Man shot in head six times while driving in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man was shot multiple times while driving in San Diego’s Corridor neighborhood Tuesday night, authorities said.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the 32-year-old victim was driving his vehicle eastbound in the 3600 block of Polk Avenue around 10:15 p.m. when an unknown suspect shot at his vehicle around 16 times.

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The man’s vehicle was struck at least nine times and the victim suffered six gunshots to his head, police said. He was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Sixteen 9mm casings were located in the street.

The suspect was described as wearing a light colored hoodie and dark pants. No arrests have been made at this time and no further details were immediately provided.

Mid-City detectives will be conducting an investigation into the shooting. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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