THREE ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING

Three people were arrested on suspicion of shooting at a Cortez Hill home early Saturday morning, according to San Diego police.

The Police Department received multiple 911 calls around 6 a.m. about gunshots fired near A Street and Ninth Avenue. Residents told police that three males left the scene in a silver car, possibly an SUV.

Officers spotted a car that fit that description and attempted to stop the vehicle. Instead, a roughly threeminute chase ensued, with those in the car tossing a couple of guns out the window while fleeing, according to Officer Tony Martinez.

Police finally stopped the vehicle at 36th Street and Logan Avenue. All three occupants were arrested on suspicion of shooting at an occupied dwelling. No one was injured in the incident.

No further details were released, including the arrestees’ names or ages.

jonathan.wosen@ sduniontribune.com

Pedestrian struck by Coaster train dies

A Coaster train fatally struck a pedestrian Friday afternoon near Moonlight State Beach.

The deadly incident occurred about 3 p.m. in the area of Leucadia Boulevard and North Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, according to the Sheriff ’s Department.

The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately available, died at the scene, the Sheriff’s Department reported.

Train service in the area was disrupted for several hours, according to the North County Transit District.

Normal service resumed a little after 6 p.m.

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More than 3,900 pot plants seized in search

More than 3,900 marijuana plants were seized by sheriff ’s deputies Friday after they served a search warrant at an illegal grow operation in Warner Springs.

San Diego County code compliance officers also discovered several dangerous violations and environmental-related crimes related to the operation, authorities said.

The warrant was served at the site off Chihuahua Valley Road near Old Stone Hill Road about 7 a.m., according to sheriff’s Sgt. Kamon Harris.

Detectives seized 3,916 live marijuana plants that were valued at nearly $1.5 million.

Investigators said they believe the marijuana was destined for unlicensed Southern California cannabis shops, Harris said.

The warrant was part of an investigation into illegal marijuana cultivation and sales in the county, and was issued following community concerns regarding such operations near schools and residential areas, Harris said.

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