Dale Howard, 21, a Spring Valley resident, was shot at the Golden Hill Recreation Center in San Diego on the night of August 7, 2021. San Diego police got multiple calls about possible gunfire at about 8:30 p.m.; initial reports to officers described the sounds as fireworks. Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds near the basketball courts. Both were taken to a hospital, where Howard died and was pronounced dead at 9:41 p.m. A second victim, Michael G. Aguilar, 18, had surgery for non-life-threatening injuries and was expected to survive. A third victim, David M. Landry, 20, also sustained gunshot wounds and later sought medical treatment.

The Homicide Unit said several people were at the scene and asked witnesses to come forward to help identify the suspect or suspects. As of the most recent update in the report, no arrests had been made and the motive remained unknown. If anyone was at the recreation center that night or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with investigators.