Two people were hospitalized yesterday after separate stabbings rattled Chula Vista, and police say the suspected attacker was in custody within minutes. Officers arrested a 29-year-old man after a brief foot chase, and both victims were later reported in stable condition, according to officials.
Suspect detained after brief foot pursuit
Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Jason Crisp and said he was booked into San Diego County Jail on attempted murder charges. Patrol officers said they found him within minutes after the victims provided a description, and that he tried to run before officers took him into custody after a short chase on foot, according to FOX5 San Diego.
Victims treated; police say attacks were random
Police said one victim initially suffered life-threatening injuries but was later stabilized at a hospital. The second victim also sustained multiple stab wounds, and both were ultimately listed in stable condition. Investigators described the attacks as random and unprovoked and said, “There is no ongoing threat to the public,” according to FOX5 San Diego.
Police asking for tips and footage
The Chula Vista Police Department is asking anyone with information or video of either incident to contact investigators and to submit anonymous tips to San Diego Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. Media inquiries and contact details for the department’s public information unit are listed on the city’s police press page, which also maintains a press log and media line for reporters.
What attempted murder means under state law
Crisp was booked on attempted murder, a felony that is generally prosecuted under California Penal Code sections 664 and 187. Attempted murder charges can carry lengthy prison terms depending on the circumstances and any sentencing enhancements that may apply. See the California Penal Code for the statutory text of section 187.
Investigation ongoing
Chula Vista investigators said the case remains active and that more information will be released as it becomes available. The arrest follows other high-profile violent incidents in the city in recent weeks, including an Eastlake parking-lot shooting reported by Hoodline, and police continue to seek witnesses and video as they work to understand what led to the attacks.
