A man convicted of attempted murder of a Harbor Patrol police officer will be sentenced on Nov. 14. The case involves a shootout in front of the San Diego Convention Center in 2021.

The sentencing of Daniel Quiroz, Jr., 31, was delayed Oct. 12 by San Diego Superior Court Judge Kenneth So because Quiroz’s attorney requested a delay.

A jury convicted Quiroz Sept. 13 of attempted murder and felony assault of officer Cody Horn, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a bystander whose eyeglasses case deflected a bullet.

Horn pulled Quiroz over after he saw Quiroz run a red light while driving a black Honda Accord around 7 p.m. on March 1, 2021, near First Ave. and Harbor Drive.

The officer asked Quiroz to step out of the car, but Quiroz pulled a gun and fired shots. Horn retreated, took cover, and fired back.

After a short time, Quiroz obeyed officer demands and raised his hands, dropped the gun, and was arrested. No one was injured.

Deputy District Attorney Fred Washington said Quiroz could face a maximum sentence of 45 years to life in prison if he is sentenced consecutively of using a gun in a violent crime. Jurors found a gun allegation true that he personally used a handgun in a crime.

Quiroz remains in the George Bailey Detention Facility without bail.