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Spring Valley Killing Early Friday Spurs Manhunt by Sheriff’s Department

Victim was Brian Keith Hammett of El Cajon, according to Medical Examiner's Office.

A 29-year-old man was killed in Spring Valley early Friday and deputies were on the lookout for a group of males in a light full-sized passenger van, authorities said.

Deputies received a call about a group of suspicious people hanging out in a driveway in the 8600 block of Troy Street about 12:30 a.m., according to

the sheriff's homicide Lt. Larry Nesbit.

When they arrived, they found the victim lying in a driveway with multiple wounds to his upper body, he said. Paramedics took him to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he died at 1:54 a.m.

The county coroner's office identified the man as Brian Keith Hammett of El Cajon.

The coroner did not immediately release the cause of death. The victim may have been stabbed, sheriff's Lt. Mike Munsey said.

—City News Service

In Mourning June 15, 2012 at 03:08 pm
R.I.P. Brian. i loved your life, your soul, and everything else. You were always a good, true friend and I will never forget our memories.
VICKI WIGHTMAN June 15, 2012 at 06:17 pm
RIP BRI BRI...I LUV U SOOO MUCH!!!!
I WILL SEE U AGAIN SOMEDAY!
Akilah Pineda June 16, 2012 at 12:20 am
I love you Brian! I'm so glad that I was able to have you in my life or 16 years. See you when I get there!
Brandy N Michael Lewis June 20, 2012 at 03:06 am
Brian I can't believe your gone. The thought of it is unbearable. In so confused as to why someone would do something so horrific. Seeing how many ppl are hurt my this scentless act is crazy! I'm praying for your family the hurt there going threw I wish I could take away. I will never forget your smile your bear hugs and your laugh. I love you! Miss you always and will never forget! Please for the pol reading this we need to keep this story alive to find the heartless pieces if shit who took him aways from so many .
Kevin George June 20, 2012 at 01:21 pm
Brandy N Michael, with all due respect............murder is never " scentless".
Pattie Parker June 22, 2012 at 08:50 am
I still got memories..you will be missed.............Pattie Ann Parker
Julie ray June 22, 2012 at 09:30 pm
Joyce words just cannot help the pain that you are going through!!!! From the very bottom of my heart I'm deepest sympathy are with you and to my friend Brian I'm so grateful that I got to see you at Pastor Roberts celebration of life. Rest In Peace my Friend. Love Always, Julie Morytko
Wendy Smith June 23, 2012 at 02:46 am
Brian, It was awesome knowing you for a short time. You will be missed and always remembered! Wendy
Sheree Denniston July 1, 2012 at 03:09 pm
i love you brother justice will be served ! <3
MOM September 6, 2012 at 06:39 am
Brian you are the best son a mom could ever dream of having.My life has not been the same without you and never will be.I love you son youve always been a blessing to me and your sibblings. so sorry that this pathetic a hole soul less sad excuss for a human being ended the time you were able to spend with your family and friends. I know your enjoying heaven honey and watching over us. Know that your always missed loved and thought of every day. I LOVE YOU BRIAN!!!!!!!! LOVE MOMMA!!!
jennifer wood April 8, 2013 at 05:32 pm
Brian u were and always will be family.you where a brother to us all and we will always miss and love you. RIP brother love and respect forever the wood family

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