December 5, 2023
Authorities reply to the scene of the York Drive taking pictures. Picture credit score: Gilberto Gonzalez

Authorities on Saturday launched the identify of a person who allegedly broke right into a Vista dwelling and was fatally shot by a resident.

They recognized him as Theodore Anthony Stewart, 43, of Vista. There was no indication the resident, whose identify was withheld, knew him, in line with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Division.

The house owner made an emergency name at about 5 a.m. Thursday to report {that a} stranger was in his yard and seemed to be planning to burglarize his residence within the 1700 block of York Drive.

Murder detectives had been referred to as in to research.

Police urged anybody with further info to name the murder unit at 858-285-6330.

– Metropolis Information Service