A 54-year-old man was stabbed to death Saturday night in the backyard of a residence in the Logan Heights neighborhood.
The stabbing was reported at 6:57 p.m. behind a residence in the 3100 block of National Avenue, said San Diego Police Lt. Paul Rorrison.
The man suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper torso and was pronounced dead at the scene, despite efforts of paramedics to save him, Rorrison said.
“The preliminary investigation revealed there was a gathering of family members and friends celebrating the holiday and a physical altercation erupted between the victim and a family member,” he said.
“The victim was stabbed multiple times and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which was later located in the Southbay,” Rorrison said.
The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Joseph Henry Garcia of San Diego, described as Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds, considered armed and dangerous.
— City News Service
