Gas Station Doors Shattered After Shooting in Vista

Gas Station Doors Shattered After Shooting in Vista
The Union 76 station near the intersection of Olive Avenue and North Melrose Drive in Vista, Calif. (Screenshot via Google Street View)
City News Service
4/9/2023
Updated:
4/9/2023

VISTA, Calif.—Multiple shots were fired early April 9 from a vehicle at a Vista gas station, which shattered its front glass door, sheriff’s officials said.

It happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday at the Union 76 station near the intersection of Olive Avenue and North Melrose Drive, according to Lt. Martha Hernandez of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Multiple gunshots were fired and a vehicle was heard speeding away.

The station employee was the only person inside the store and was unharmed.

A search of the area was conducted, but no suspect or suspect vehicle was found, the lieutenant said.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the sheriff’s department at 858-565-5200.