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Former Journalist Charged in Palomar Mountain Shootings

3/25/2026

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Ricardo Berron, a 46-year-old former San Diego television journalist, is charged on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with two Palomar Mountain shootings, with prosecutors seeking hate crime enhancements.
The first incident occurred on October 6, 2025, when Joseph Valentino was shot in the arm.
A second victim reported a similar encounter on February 23.
Authorities found a 9mm handgun at Berron's home linked to the shootings.
He was arrested on March 10 and has been released on bail, while denying the accusations.

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Ricardo Berron, a 46-year-old former San Diego television journalist, is charged on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with two Palomar Mountain shootings, with prosecutors seeking hate crime enhancements.
The first incident occurred on October 6, 2025, when Joseph Valentino was shot in the arm.
A second victim reported a similar encounter on February 23.
Authorities found a 9mm handgun at Berron's home linked to the shootings.
He was arrested on March 10 and has been released on bail, while denying the accusations.