A 36-year-old man was stabbed last night in Barrio Logan and taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The attack happened near the intersection of 16th Street and National Avenue at about 9:25 PM, according to police. Officers at the scene applied a tourniquet before paramedics transported the victim, and investigators from the San Diego Police Department's Central Division are searching for a suspect.
Police Say Victim Stable, Suspect Still Sought
According to FOX5 San Diego, officers and bystanders found the man near 16th and National and rendered aid, with officers applying a tourniquet in less than five minutes. The station reports paramedics then transported him to a local hospital, and SDPD's Central Division has opened an active investigation while the suspect remains at large.
Barrio Logan Has Faced Recent Violence
The neighborhood has been the scene of several violent incidents this spring, including a fatal alley stabbing in late March that prompted a homicide probe, as reported by 10News. Residents and community leaders have urged more resources and surveillance after recent slayings and shootings, and police say canvases and evidence collection are common following violent calls in the area.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information about yesterday's stabbing is asked to call the San Diego Police Central Division at 619-744-9500 or the department's non-emergency line at 619-531-2000, according to the City of San Diego's police contact page. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
