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Neighbor, 72, Arrested in City Heights Alley Killing of Homeless Man

Police say the homicide investigation now centers on motive and whether the men knew each other.

Overview

  • San Diego police arrested 72-year-old Keith Rose on Friday morning near the 4800 block of Filipo Street.
  • Investigators say Rose lives directly across the street from where the shooting occurred.
  • Police identified the victim as 52-year-old Mark Edward Tome, who died at a hospital after being found with at least one gunshot wound.
  • Officers responded around 11:55 p.m. Tuesday to reports of gunfire near 43rd Street and Polk Avenue and found the victim in an alley.
  • Detectives say Tome was involved in an altercation before shots were fired, a previously detained person of interest was released, and authorities are seeking tips to the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.