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Scripps Ranch neighbors say they had concerns about man with gun shot by police

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11 months ago

March 27, 2025

Scripps Ranch neighbors say they had concerns about man with gun shot by police

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.

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Gas prices soar nearly another dime overnight

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2 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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Gas prices soar nearly another dime overnight

On Thursday, the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest increase since Sept. 28, 2023, rising 8.7 cents to $4.894, its highest amount since Nov. 13.

The average price has increased 15 consecutive days, rising 28.7 cents, including 7 cents on Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 22.4 cents more than one week ago, 38.6 cents higher than one month ago and 14.5 cents greater than one year ago.

The average price has dropped $1.541 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

“Gas prices are rising primarily due to a recent surge in crude oil following strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel,” Kandace Redd, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s senior public affairs specialist, told City News Service. “Any conflict with Iran can send oil prices higher, as Iran is a major oil producer and about a fifth of the oil consumed globally travels through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.

“Gas prices are increasing because of seasonal factors too. Refineries are beginning the switch to more expensive summer-blend fuel, and demand is picking up as we head into the spring break season with more people on the road.”

The national average price rose 5.3 cents to $3.251, its highest amount since Sept. 11, 2024. It has risen five consecutive days, increasing 26.9 cents, including 8.9 cents on Wednesday.

The national average price is 26.8 cents more than one week ago, 36 cents higher than one month ago and 14.4 cents greater than one year ago. It has dropped $1.765 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.

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UNLV faces San Diego State after Hamilton’s 24-point performance

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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UNLV faces San Diego State after Hamilton’s 24-point performance

UNLV Rebels (16-14, 11-8 MWC) at San Diego State Aztecs (19-10, 13-6 MWC)

San Diego; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UNLV faces San Diego State after Kimani Hamilton scored 24 points in UNLV’s 92-65 victory over the Utah State Aggies.

The Aztecs have gone 13-2 in home games. San Diego State is eighth in the MWC with 9.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Miles Heide averaging 2.0.

The Rebels have gone 11-8 against MWC opponents. UNLV ranks eighth in the MWC shooting 34.4% from 3-point range.

San Diego State averages 79.1 points per game, 0.6 more points than the 78.5 UNLV gives up. UNLV averages 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 9.1 per game San Diego State allows.

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. San Diego State won the last meeting 82-71 on Jan. 24. Miles Byrd scored 23 points points to help lead the Aztecs to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Reese Dixon-Waters is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Aztecs, while averaging 13 points. Byrd is averaging 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds over the past 10 games.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is shooting 50.9% and averaging 20.6 points for the Rebels. Hamilton is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Aztecs: 5-5, averaging 74.9 points, 28.9 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.0 points per game.

Rebels: 6-4, averaging 84.1 points, 32.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Military bases in San Diego County increase security following Iran attacks

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1 day ago

March 4, 2026

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Military bases in San Diego County increase security following Iran attacks

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Military bases in San Diego County and nationwide have increased security measures due to last weekend’s U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, prompting traffic delays near base entrances, enhanced ID checks and access restrictions.

The Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado ports three aircraft carriers, including the San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln, which led some of the first-wave attacks on Saturday.

Naval Base Coronado warned motorists of possible traffic delays at all base entry points due to the increased security measures.

Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites and military airfields.

The U.S. operation, dubbed “Epic Fury,” and Israeli operation, “Raging Lion,” began striking targets at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday.

As of Tuesday, at least six U.S. service members had been killed in action.

The strikes also killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who had been Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, making him the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East.

Iran’s offensive forces claimed to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles, but according to an X post from U.S central Command, “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”

Those with concerns regarding the heightened security can contact San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services at 858-565-3490 or oes@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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