Chula Vista, December 10, 2025
In a tragic incident at an apartment complex in Chula Vista, police discovered two individuals in their 20s dead from gunshot wounds following reports of domestic disputes and gunfire. A firearm was recovered from the scene, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities seek information from the public. Local residents are urged to remain vigilant amidst rising concerns about safety in the community due to recent homicide cases.
Chula Vista, California: Double Homicide in Apartment Complex
In the early hours of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Chula Vista police responded to a report of a domestic dispute and gunfire at an apartment complex on Kingswood Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man and a woman in their 20s deceased from apparent gunshot wounds in a bedroom. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and no outstanding suspects have been identified. The victims’ identities are being withheld pending family notification.
Investigation Details
A 911 caller reported hearing what sounded like a family argument followed by a gunshot shortly before 2:30 a.m. Investigating officers entered the apartment and found the bodies of the man and woman in a bedroom. The names of the deceased, who were believed to have lived in the residence, were withheld pending family notification. A firearm was recovered from the scene, and at this time, there is no indication of any outstanding suspects. Other residents were located within the household, and they remain cooperative with the investigation.
Background Context
This incident marks the latest in a series of homicides in Chula Vista over the past year. In February 2025, two individuals were found dead in an Eastlake townhome after a neighbor requested a welfare check. In July 2024, a 23-year-old woman was fatally shot at a homeless encampment in Chula Vista. These cases highlight ongoing concerns about safety in the community.
Community Response
Local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The Chula Vista Police Department continues to investigate this latest incident and is seeking information from the public to assist in solving the case.
Contact Information
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5151 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
Recent Homicide Cases in Chula Vista
| Date | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | Eastlake Townhome | Two individuals found dead after a welfare check request. |
| July 2024 | Homeless Encampment | 23-year-old woman fatally shot; investigation ongoing. |
| March 2024 | Calle Verona Apartment Complex | One man dead, another wounded; two teenage suspects arrested. |
FAQ
What happened in Chula Vista on December 9, 2025?
In the early hours of December 9, 2025, Chula Vista police responded to a report of a domestic dispute and gunfire at an apartment complex on Kingswood Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man and a woman in their 20s deceased from apparent gunshot wounds in a bedroom.
Have the victims been identified?
The victims’ identities are being withheld pending family notification.
Is there any information about the suspect?
A firearm was recovered at the scene, and no outstanding suspects have been identified.
What is the Chula Vista Police Department doing about this case?
The Chula Vista Police Department continues to investigate this latest incident and is seeking information from the public to assist in solving the case.
How can I help with the investigation?
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5151 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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