WARNING: The contents of this article relates to domestic violence. If you or someone you know is a victim of such, call the San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline at 888-385-4657.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning in the Gr
ant Hill neighborhood.
According to the San Diego Police Department, a call came in at 12:42 a.m. with an individual reporting a disturbance at her residence in the 200 block of 28th Street. The caller told authorities that her friend’s boyfriend was attempting to force entry into her home. She expressed concern that the boyfriend was allegedly attempting to assault her friend.
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Officers from the Central Division arrived at the scene and found a 23-year-old Hispanic man in medical distress. The man, whose name is being withheld at this time, was given immediate aid by officers before paramedics arrived. He was then transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead from at least one stab wound to his torso, police said.
The suspect in the case, according to authorities, is a 23-year-old Hispanic woman. She was detained at the scene; however, she has since been released pending further investigation, SDPD explained. Her identity has also not been disclosed at this time.
Based on preliminary reports, police said the stabbing victim, who did not reside at the home, allegedly forced entry into the residence by kicking down the door. Once inside, police said an altercation purportedly occurred and the victim was fatally stabbed.
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San Diego Police Homicide Detectives have taken over the investigation and are working to piece together the events leading up to the violent incident. Detectives are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing video footage to better understand the exact circumstances surrounding the alleged altercation.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. ...read more read less
