In adherence to the Countywide Memorandum of Understanding, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of this in-custody death. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives actively collecting evidence, conducting witness interviews, and analyzing the specific events that transpired.

Gabriel Jesus Garza, 40, of San Diego, was identified as the man who died in police custody over the weekend following his arrest outside Star Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter.

SAN DIEGO — A man was shot and killed by a San Diego police officer Tuesday night near the Santa Fe Depot train station downtown, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office said.

Investigators allege the man was involved in disturbance and struggled with security staff and police officers Saturday night at Star Bar on E Street

An investigation has been launched into an in-custody death that happened while a man was being detained following an altercation at a downtown San Diego bar Saturday night.