An off-duty officer associated with the San Diego Community College District Police Department was involved in a fatal shooting on Fiesta Island after being stabbed multiple times in an altercation, according to local law enforcement. The incident unfolded on Wednesday morning, prompting a considerable police presence and the temporary closure of the popular recreational area.
The distressing turn of events commenced around 10 a.m. when a call reporting the stabbing was placed to San Diego Police Communications Center. Responding to the scene, authorities found two men with serious injuries: the off-duty officer suffering from stab wounds and another man, later pronounced dead from a gunshot. According to a report by the City of San Diego, The male who was shot was identified as a 41-year-old white male. His identity would remain undisclosed pending family notification. The officer, serving with SDCCD Police for 25 years, was rushed to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Further details revealed by a Hoodline report highlight that both men brought their dogs to the incident location, and following the confrontation, the animals were taken into the care of the San Diego Humane Society. A San Diego Humane Society representative confirmed the organization's involvement but declined to comment on the specifics of the animal's conditions or the ongoing investigation.
Given the officer's status, this case is being treated as an officer-involved shooting. It will undergo meticulous review by multiple authorities, including the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, to assess potential criminal liability. Any witnesses or individuals with pertinent information are encouraged to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers to assist with the complexities of this ongoing investigation.