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id: 653572f037
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-04 21:24 PST
updated: 2026-11-05 08:49 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man arrested in fatal shooting of Crystal Pier security guard

A 49-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed security guard at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.

Section: [Public Safety](/san-diego/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Crystal Pier](/san-diego/wiki/crystal-pier.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 7 San Diego](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-crystal-pier-shooting/4097457/), 2026-11-04 21:24 PST: Police arrest suspect linked to killing of Crystal Pier security guard
- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-crystal-pier-murder/), 2026-11-05 08:49 PST: Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Crystal Pier security guard shooting

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