San Diego Police Department received a call of a man found shot in the parking lot North of 10940 Scripps Ranch Blvd. Arriving officers found the victim lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation revealed that the victim, who lived in the apartment complex at 10940 Scripps Ranch Blvd., was taking out the trash when he was shot. The victim may have gone to check on his car when confronted by the suspect(s).

Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a small, dark colored coupe driving through the parking lot just before and after the shooting. There appeared to be two individuals inside. The passenger was described as being a male Filipino or Asian, 18 to 19 years old, with black spiked hair.

The suspect vehicle is a late 80s Toyota Celica, 2-door, shiny black, lowered chassis, fender flares, chrome spoke rims, louvered rear window and tinted windows with a rear spoiler. The headlights are of the stationary type, meaning they did not go up and down when turned on and off. It had special mufflers which made the car sound louder.

Anyone with information regarding this murder is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS.