San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez, right, addresses the media at a news conference staged at Crossway Church at the corner of Reche and Stagecoach. Standing with her are NCFPD Chief McReynolds, NCFPD Division Chief Brian MacMillan, Sheriff’s COPPS Deputy Jim Bennetts and Valley Center Lt. Jim Emig. AC Investigations photo
A mass shooting was reported Friday, Feb. 10 in Fallbrook, shattering the silence in the typically safe and quiet town, known for its scenic green hills of avocado, citrus and flowers, restaurants, golf and equestrian properties. Fallbrook Sheriff’s deputies found three people shot, including one deceased, in response to a radio call of an assault with a firearm at Atkins Nursery.“All parties involved are employees of Atkins Nursery,” San Diego Sheriff Homicide Lt. Chris Steffen said during a presser later that evening. “As far as motive, we don’t know.” Lt. Steffen reported that when Fallbrook sheriffs arrived, there were several surviving people on the property who were running from the scene.The suspect, later identified as 76-year-old Enrique Barajas Gutierrez, was
