Suspect arrested after fatal stabbing attack Saturday night in Encinitas

ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – A man is dead and a suspect is in police custody after a stabbing attack Saturday evening in North County San Diego, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reports.

Sheriff’s Department officers responded to reports of a stabbing at 10:11 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Sprucewood Drive in Encinitas.

Upon arrival, officers reported finding a man with a stab wound. He received medical attention and was taken to the hospital by the Encinitas Fire Department. However, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared brought dead.

The victim has not been identified pending a positive identification from the coroner’s office.

Officers said they arrested a suspect about a half-mile from where the victim was found.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing and say they are currently working to collect additional evidence as the motivation and circumstances of the crime remain under investigation.

The Sheriff’s Department confirmed there are no outstanding suspects and no apparent threat to the community.

Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or after hours at 858-565-5200. Or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.