Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Handlery Hotel in San Diego

• Title: Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Handlery Hotel in San Diego

• Date & Time: March 3, 2025, 8:20 PM

• Location/Hotel: San Diego, CA, USA – Handlery Hotel

• Incident Type: Fatal Shooting

• Weapon Used: Firearm (unspecified type)

• Cause/Motive: Unknown; under investigation

• Reported Perpetrator: Kevin Larin, 29-year-old Hispanic male

• Reported Victim(s):

• Deceased: 19-year-old Hispanic male (name undisclosed)

• Injured: 23-year-old Hispanic male (non-life-threatening gunshot wound to upper body)

• Injuries: One fatality, one non-life-threatening injury

• Damages: None reported

• Police Action: Suspect arrested at the scene inside a dark-colored F-150 truck; booked for murder at San Diego County Jail

• Backup Access Instructions: Check San Diego Police Department website or Crime Stoppers

• Reported Risk/Peril Impact on Guests: High

• Reported Risk/Peril Impact on Staff: Medium

• Reported Risk/Peril Impact on Property: Low

• Brief Risk Commentary: A fatal shooting outside the Handlery Hotel led to one death and another injury, with police responding swiftly to arrest the suspect. While the motive remains unclear, the event poses a significant security concern for both guests and staff.

• Source: Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Handlery Hotel in San Diego – San Diego Police Department Press Release, March 5, 2025

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