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San Diego police arrest suspected shooter in deadly shooting of teen in Linda Vista

Police confirmed that a a man has been arrested in connection with the killing and has been booked in jail for murder.

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old man in Linda Vista. 20-year-old Andy Phonsongkham was arrested later Thursday night and booked into San Diego County jail for the murder.

Police identified the man who died as 16-year-old Carlos Valdovinos.  

Reports of shots fired near the 6500 block of Kelly Street came in just after 6 p.m. Police confirmed that the victim was shot after a verbal altercation with a man who was in a car and the teen was later pronounced dead at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

The suspect was initially described as a heavy set Asian male driving a tan or gold-colored vehicle possibly a Honda or Nissan with a black stripe.

Homicide detectives were called in to investigate. The SDPD's acting homicide lieutenant Chris Tivanian said the victim sustained injuries to his upper body during the shooting.

Investigators also said it was too early to determine if the shooting was gang-related. 

"Death does not discriminate on anybody," said the victim's friend who asked not to have her name used. "[It] just comes, and we got to be ready for it. We’ve got to hold everybody tight.”

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