Some residents of the Scripps Ranch neighborhood where San Diego police fatally shot a man with a gun on Tuesday said they were concerned about him weeks before the deadly encounter.

The shooting took place at Angelique Street and Little Silver Court. Videos show the man barefoot, wearing ear protection and brandishing a weapon.

Morgan Wurtzler lives in the house across the street, where crews working on the home called 911 after he pointed the gun in their direction at around noon.

“Something was just off, and he was walking around just, you know, waving a gun around and not listening to the cops and freaking out people that were working at our house, freaking out people that were just, like, on the street,” Wurtzler said.

She said police entered her family’s property, breaking the fence on the side to be discreet. Her mother let them inside, and they went upstairs to a balcony for a bird’s eye view of the standoff unfolding below.

“They came here and, you know, like a safe vantage point for them to help like deescalate the situation or at least make sure that they can, you know, take care of what’s going on,” Wurtzler said.

San Diego police shot and killed a man who officers say was threatening others with a gun. It all started just after noon at a home on a cul-de-sac off Angelique Street. NBC 7’s Dave Summers has more on this frightening day from Scripps Ranch.

Police said two officers opened fire, killing the man at around 1 p.m. Bullet holes were still visible Wednesday in the windshield of a car parked on the street, as well as a blood stain on the sidewalk.

“Pretty alarming for Scripps Ranch, for sure,” Wurtzler said.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, as is protocol in a shooting by San Diego Police. Authorities said Tuesday he was 59 years old. The man’s identity has not been released, with the medical examiner’s office noting the case remained under seal.

Multiple neighbors said they knew the man as Eric and said he kept to himself, rarely leaving the house. A search of property records came back to Eric Kulakow.

“He was always a little bit socially awkward and quiet, but he never really posed a threat to anyone before,” Morgan’s brother Blake Wurtzler said. “I do think that over time, maybe he had some decline, and I was, you know, concerned about him but didn’t know things were at that level.”

Blake Wurtzler said the man lived in the home in the cul-de-sac with his father, who passed away a few years ago, and there had been some strange behavior – standing outside at odd hours, peering into cars. It was enough, he said, to raise with another neighbor just a few days prior.

“We were just concerned about him and wondering if, you know, there’s anyone holding him accountable or checking in on him or checking in on his mental health,” Blake Wurtzler said. “It was just bizarre because then a week and a day later, this incident happens right after I’d had, you know, concern for him.”

Several residents said they were grateful no one else was hurt but were shaken by the incident and sad it ended the way it did.

“I think people don’t check in on each other as much, and that could bring a lot of help to people if we were checking, you know, each other and making sure you’re OK and trying to support each other through things before they become dire and become a crisis,” Blake Wurtzler said.

Crews will begin replacing deck planks of the Imperial Beach pier Wednesday morning, part of an $2.6 million project to improve the landmark’s functionality.

The pier will stay open during construction, according to a statement from the Port of San Diego, as Reyes Construction crews replace 154 of the pier’s 1,500 deck planks. Construction will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

“To ensure safety at and around the active work zone, pedestrian traffic will be redirected around and sometimes stopped for several minutes at a time,” the port statement reads.

The work is expected to be done in April, with additional improvements such as electric utility upgrades to follow.

Work on the project began in November 2024 when crews replaced two pilings to maintain the pier’s structural integrity. In early March, a new water line was installed.

For information and updates on this project, visit portofsandiego.org/IBPierProject.

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Tuesday its president and CEO will step down after five years of serving the organization.

Paul Baribault took the helm of SDZWA in late 2019 and navigated the 109-year-old institution through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under Baribault’s leadership, SDZWA developed a comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy, aligning its efforts across eight conservation hubs on six continents. His tenure also saw record attendance at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, with nearly six million visitors annually.

“We are extremely grateful for Paul’s leadership and contributions to the institution and SDZWA’s advancement in wildlife conservation and as a world-renowned experience for guests of all ages,” said Steven Simpson, chair of the SDZWA Board of Trustees.

One of Baribault’s most notable achievements was overseeing the return of giant pandas to San Diego in 2024 — the first such arrival in the United States in 21 years. Additionally, he spearheaded the Safari Park’s Denny Sanford Elephant Valley, set to open in early 2026.

“I joined SDZWA in 2019 with the intention of helping to transform this storied institution and positioning it to be a leader in wildlife experiences, conservation leadership and the pioneering of biodiversity efforts in the 21st century,” Baribault said.

“Having led a remarkable team to put the organization on a new and exciting path, and having had the opportunity to see it succeed in remarkable ways, the time feels right for me to pass the baton and pursue my next adventure,” he said. “I remain in awe of what we did together, and I look forward to supporting this transition to ensure the organization’s ongoing success.”

The Board will launch a nationwide search for a new president and CEO, with Chief Operating Officer Shawn Dixon serving as interim president and CEO.