El Cajon Fatal Stabbing 7/28/2018

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EL CAJON POLICE DEPT. – PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION SHEET 

 
TYPE OF INCIDENT:   Homicide Investigation

           
OCCURRED:    07/28/18 at approx. 1405 hrs.

 
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 700 Block of Jamacha Rd.  El Cajon, California

 
RESUME OF INCIDENT:

 

El Cajon Police officers responded to a call of a stabbing in front of a convenience store at the 700 block of Jamacha. On their arrival they discovered an adult male suffering from a stab wound near the front door of the store. Paramedics also responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

 A short time after the stabbing El Cajon officers also responded to a burglary at an apartment in the 1200 block of North Mollison. Shortly after the officers arrived, they took an adult male into custody. Prior to transporting him to jail, he was taken to a hospital for medical issues not related to his arrest. Investigators are exploring the possibility this suspect may be related to the stabbing based on a physical description provided by witnesses. His name and any charges he may face, are not being released at this time. Police are still looking for another possible suspect, he has been described as a light to dark skin male 25-30 years old, brown hair, brown eyes, 5’5”- 5’8”, with a slim build.

 

Investigators are trying to determine a motive for the stabbing, who the suspected stabber is, and if the victim and suspects knew each other prior to this incident. Officers and detectives will be working in the area until late in the evening, collecting evidence and trying to locate witnesses. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the El Cajon Police Department at 619-579-3311.

 

 

Prepared by: Lt. Walt Miller, Investigations Division      Date/Time: 07/28/18 at 2020 hrs.

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