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A FA-18 Delta military jet that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood shortly before noon killed at least three people who have not been identified yet. Investigators know that a grandmother, a mother and two children lived in the residence and say one person is unaccounted for, according to AP. The pilot who ejected himself before the crash and landed at a nearby high school playing field is listed in stable condition at the hospital.

Shortly before noon today, a military F-18 fighter jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood described as "a heavily populated area" near the 805 freeway. The crash occurred as the jet prepared to land at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, two miles away. At least two houses and one car were reported to be on fire, but it was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt. A pilot reportedly ejected before impact and may be injured.