Yesterday, San Diego’s Grant Hill neighborhood was rocked by a fatal stabbing. At around 12:42 a.m., a domestic violence situation was reported at a residence in the 200 block of 28th Street, where a man was allegedly trying to break in to assault his girlfriend, as reported by the San Diego Police Department.
Responding to the frantic call, officers from the Central Division arrived to find a 23-year-old Hispanic male in dire medical distress. Despite officers providing emergency aid, he succumbed to at least one stab wound to the torso after being rushed to a nearby hospital. His identity has not been disclosed, as family members have not been notified. The 23-year-old Hispanic female suspect was briefly detained but has since been released as the investigation continues to piece together the circumstances leading up to the incident.
According to the department, the press statement details that the victim, who did not reside there, had forcibly kicked in the door after threatening his girlfriend. Once inside, a confrontation ensued that resulted in the stabbing. Homicide detectives remain on the case, sifting through video evidence, conducting interviews with witnesses, and performing a meticulous analysis of the crime scene.
The department is urging anyone with further information to contribute to the ongoing investigation by reaching out to the Homicide Unit directly or providing anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers, the detectives' work is far from done as they delve into what precipitated the fatal altercation, and what exactly transpired within the confines of that residence. To contact the Homicide Unit, one can call 619-531-2293, or to reach Crime Stoppers, the number is (888) 580-8477.
