A 42-year-old man was stabbed in the lower chest while walking in the Teralta East neighborhood of San Diego, authorities said Saturday. Photo via OnScene.TV.

A 42-year-old man was stabbed in the lower chest while walking in the Teralta East neighborhood of San Diego, authorities said Saturday.

The stabbing occurred around 1:40 a.m. Saturday near 4082 Euclid Ave., close to the intersection of Polk Avenue, according to the San Diego Police Department.

“Officers responded to the location and provided first aid until medics arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he underwent surgery to treat a non life-threatening injury,” the department reported.

The victim, who has not been identified, described the suspect as a middle-aged man.

No further information was immediately available.

Authorities urged anyone with information related to the incident to call the SDPD or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

–City News Service