Kyle Kraska Shooting: Suspect Mike Montana Captured In San Diego Sports Anchor Attack
San Diego’s CBS 8 sports director Kyle Kraska allegedly was shot by Mike Montana yesterday morning. Montana approached Kraska’s car and fired on him several times, hitting the anchor in the abdomen and leg.
#BREAKINGNEWS @CBS8 Sports Director Kyle Kraska alert and talking during transport to hospital. #encouragingnews pic.twitter.com/ATumSPVS09
— Marcella Lee (@MarcellaLeeCBS8) February 11, 2015
Luckily, Kraska, who was face-down in the street after being shot, remained alert in the ambulance and a surgery team was on stand by when he arrived. According to multiple tweets from colleagues and friends, the surgery has gone well and they expect the CBS News 8 sports director to recover from his injuries.
I saw @KyleKraska being brought into the hospital on a stretcher….I'm told he was talking in the ambulance on the way over @CBS8 @News8
— Shannon Handy (@ShannonCBS8) February 11, 2015
I can confirm @KyleKraska is out of surgery….doctors expect him to recover. Regardless, keep praying @CBS8 @News8
— Shannon Handy (@ShannonCBS8) February 11, 2015
Soon after the shooting, the police released the picture of the prime suspect: 54-year-old Mike Montana. The media quickly jumped on this opportunity and plastered the photograph of the alleged gunman all over social media.
We are actively looking for Mike Montana. He is armed & dangerous. Call 911 if you see him or know where he is. pic.twitter.com/95msuWirmm
— San Diego PD (@SanDiegoPD) February 11, 2015
Neighbors, who spotted Montana’s van at the El Cajon residence, called the police immediately. And following a seemingly endless standoff — which resulted in the evacuation of the surrounding homes — the suspect emerged with his hands raised, surrendering to the San Diego SWAT officers.
Suspect in @KyleKraska shooting surrendered after standoff. 10PM Tues in El Cajon. https://t.co/wqep0m7cUA #kraska pic.twitter.com/gnH0tlRpa3
— CBS News 8 (@CBS8) February 11, 2015
Police believe that Kyle Kraska was targeted, but they have not released any information regarding the motive.
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