On December 29, 2019, Darryl Toliver, a 54-year-old resident of San Diego, was fatally shot in the Mount Hope neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. in an alley off Raven Street. Multiple 911 calls reported the shooting, prompting a swift response from the San Diego Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found Toliver suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his torso.
Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to a local hospital, Toliver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 3:20 p.m.
The San Diego Police Homicide Unit launched an investigation into Toliver's death. Early in the investigation, witnesses reported seeing a man and two vehicles leaving the scene shortly after the shooting. The man, described as a black male in his twenties wearing a dark cap, long-sleeved white sweatshirt, and dark sweatpants, was identified as a person of interest. The vehicles were described as a white 1990s Honda Accord and a black 2006 to 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it remained unclear what role, if any, this individual or the vehicles played in the incident.
As the investigation progressed, the police continued to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses. Despite these efforts, the suspects involved in the shooting remained at large. The case was classified as a homicide, and the police urged anyone with information to come forward. The timing of the incident, occurring just after Christmas, added an emotional layer to the tragedy, impacting the community and Toliver's family deeply.
To date, there have been no arrests or significant breakthroughs in the case. The investigation remains open, with the San Diego Police Department continuing to seek leads and information that could help solve the murder of Darryl Toliver. The community's cooperation and any new evidence are crucial in bringing those responsible to justice.
