Chula Vista police have arrested a suspect involved in a deadly shooting that occurred late Saturday night at the intersection of Center and Third streets in the city.

According to the Chula Vista Police Department, officers received reports at 11:17 p.m. on Saturday that a man had been shot on Center Street near Third Avenue.

 

Just before the shooting, a physical altercation between the shooter and the victim took place. First responders found a 36-year-old man from San Diego in a truck with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body, police said.

 

They provided lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived and transported him to a hospital. Despite efforts, he was later pronounced dead. The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed. Through witness statements, officers learned that the suspects fled the scene in a white truck with unique markings.

 

Shortly after midnight, a patrol officer spot

ted a vehicle matching that description heading west on H Street in Chula Vista. Officers stopped that car and detained two individuals matching the descriptions provided by witnesses, according to police.

 

One of them was identified as Christian Benavides, 32, of San Diego.

 

Police arrested him and booked him into San Diego County Jail on charges including murder.

 

Police are still investigating with witnesses regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.