A 42-year-old man was viciously stabbed in Teralta East, prompting an urgent response from local authorities early Saturday morning, officials said. The incident unfolded near a bustling Teralta East neighborhood street at around 1:41 AM, according to a report on the San Diego Police Department's website.

The victim, who suffered a stab wound to the upper abdomen, was discovered at 4000 Euclid Ave, a mere stone's throw from where late-night revelers often gather. Police provided initial first aid until medics arrived and transported the injured man to the hospital for surgery. Despite the harrowing experience, it appears the victim will pull through, with the San Diego Police Department confirming the injuries as non-life-threatening. The scant details offered by the victim described the assailant as a middle-aged Hispanic male, with no further details (NFD) and no apparent motive for the attack.

Watch Commander Officer D. O'Brien spearheaded the immediate law enforcement response in the aftermath of the stabbing, which has yet to yield a suspect in custody. The Mid-City Division of the S.D.P.D is actively conducting the investigation. They urge anyone with potentially valuable information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in their efforts.

Reports of violence such as this stabbing cause unrest in Teralta East, a community grappling with safety concerns. "At this time the victim's injury has been determined to be non-life threatening," the SDPD's log notes, offering a rare sliver of relief amidst the grim incident. Residents and witnesses are highly encouraged to contribute any information by contacting Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 to bring some swift resolution to this violent event.