Carlo David Avila, a 27-year-old resident of Spring Valley, California, tragically lost his life in the early hours of March 21, 2019. Avila was found shot in an alley behind 8914 Delrose Avenue in Spring Valley. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of gunfire around 1:20 a.m. and discovered Avila unconscious and suffering from critical wounds. Despite their efforts, Avila succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The exact cause and manner of his death were to be determined by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, which planned to conduct an autopsy.
The investigation into Avila's death quickly led authorities to identify a suspect. Carlos Davis, a 22-year-old resident of La Mesa, was arrested later that day by members of the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force. Davis was accused of shooting Avila and was subsequently booked into San Diego Central Jail without bail. He faced one count of first-degree murder and was expected to appear in court the following Tuesday. At the time of the arrest, investigators had not released any details regarding a possible motive for the killing, and the investigation remained ongoing.
The community was deeply affected by Avila's death, and a GoFundMe page was created to help his family with funeral expenses. Avila was remembered as a loving son, cousin, nephew, and friend who would be greatly missed by those who knew him. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department continued to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation, urging anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward.
