A 28-year-old man working as a security guard and doorman at a Gaslamp Quarter bar was in the hospital Wednesday after being stabbed by a 23-year-old man who was leaving the bar.
According to a statement from the San Diego Police Department, the incident took place at 9:18 p.m. Tuesday at the American Junkie bar on 600 5th Avenue, when the suspect — without any apparent provocation — stabbed the guard in the neck, right shoulder, and abdomen.
The victim tackled the suspect, and with some help from bar customers restrained him until police arrived. Officers then took the suspect into custody.
The guard was rushed to the hospital to undergo surgery for the injuries, SDPD said.
SDPD Central Division detectives were investigating the stabbing.
City News Service contributed to this report.
