Encinitas CA— Detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail are continuing the investigation into the deputy-involved shooting in Encinitas on October 24. The suspect, in this case, Joseph Ramos has been released from a local hospital after receiving treatment for his injuries. Those injuries consist of a grazing bullet wound between the left chest and left bicep as well as a penetrating wound to the left ankle.
Ramos will be booked into the San Diego Central Jail on charges of kidnapping, carjacking, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm as well as on an outstanding felony warrant for residential burglary. Several additional charges are expected to be filed at a later date.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.