Andrew Cardona Gomez, 27, was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2025 slaying of Anthony Trujillo.
A man was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday for fatally shooting another man at Kunkel Park in Lemon Grove last year. Andrew Cardona Gomez, 27, was found guilty by an El Cajon Superior Court jury for the Feb.
23, 2025, slaying of Anthony Trujillo, whom sheriff’s deputies found shot and lying on the ground at 12:44 p.m. Trujillo, 51, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Gomez was arrested four days after the shooting at an El Cajon residence. According to court documents filed by prosecutors, Gomez made statements after his arrest in which he claimed that the victim pulled out a gun prior to the shooting. He then changed his story and stated Trujillo punched him and tried to take his “chain,” the documents state. Gomez faces up to 40 years to life in state prison when he is sentenced. His sentencing hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 16. Fewer people are riding the San Diego trolley. Officials blame the unexpected drop on ICE and affordability.2026 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 3-round projections after free agencyPadres agree to extension with colorful TV analyst Mark GrantNext season has already started for SDSU’s basketball program, as roster decisions loomAfter second trial, jury convicts San Diego County deputy who seriously injured restrained inmate
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