UPDATE:

On June 27, 2011, at about 1:49 AM, a sixteen year old boy was shot in the head after being robbed in front of 7366 El Cajon Boulevard.  The victim is from Paradise Valley, Arizona, and was staying at a local La Mesa motel with his family.  The boy was riding his skateboard when the robbery and shooting occurred.  The suspects took a personal item and a small amount of cash during the robbery.

The boy was taken to Sharp Hospital with a bullet wound/graze to the top of his head and is expected to live.  His father has been notified of the incident.

La Mesa Police Detectives are not releasing any suspect information pending further investigation.

Alert message has been issued by the City of La Mesa. Monday June 27, 2011 2:32 AM PDT Police activity in 7400 El Cajon blvd. Avoid area. La Mesa Police Dept. is currently involved in a police activity in 7400 block of El Cajon Blvd. Please avoid this area. La Mesa Police Dept. is investigating a shooting that occurred approximately 0140 hrs. Possible suspects fled the area in a dark green SUV simAilar to a Yukon or Tahoe, and were armed with a shotgun and handgun.