CAMPO–The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has completed the autopsy of a 66- year-old Campo resident found shot inside his home Sunday.
The suspect, Bruce Dawley, died from a shotgun wound to the torso. His death has been ruled a homicide. The shotgun round was fired by a deputy on scene.
Just before 11 a.m. Sunday, deputies from the Sheriff’s Campo Office responded to a 911 call from the home located in the 2500 block of Gladiola Drive. The caller stated he was suicidal and he had a gun. Deputies arrived a short time later and established a perimeter in front of the home. Shortly after doing so, deputies heard at least one gunshot come from inside the home. A few moments later, Dawley appeared at the front door and was holding a gun. There was a brief confrontation between the man and the deputies. Dawley allegedly fired at least one round from a handgun at deputies before a deputy returned fire. Dawley retreated back into his home, where he was ultimately discovered deceased.
