San Diego man arrested in shooting of trolley guard
July 22, 2009 | 10:01
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An 18-year-old San Diego man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a trolley system security guard in La Mesa and stealing his gun and ammunition.
Marquise Loftis, arrested as he left his home this morning, is also suspected in an earlier attack on a trolley system security guard. That attack took place July 15 at the Encanto station. The guard's gun was stolen by his attacker, police said.
The shooting at the La Mesa station occurred Saturday. The guard was taken to a hospital, where he was recovering. Police credited information from the public for the arrest.
-- Tony Perry in San Diego
