A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing at a riverbed encampment.
SAN DIEGO — A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of fatally stabbing an acquaintance at a San Diego riverbed encampment, authorities said.
San Diego Police and fire personnel were called to the intersection of Friars Road and Pacific Highway around 7:30 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a stabbing in an outdoor encampment.
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“Upon arrival, officers located a 44-year-old man suffering from apparent stab wounds,” Acting Lt. Chris Leahy said. “San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel transported him to a local trauma center, where he later died from his injuries.”
Leahy said a preliminary investigation indicates the individuals involved were known to one another, and an altercation occurred among them in the encampment prior to the stabbing.
Leahy said homicide detectives were processing the scene and “have spoken with witnesses and individuals present to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Officers later arrested Michael Clark about a block away from the scene in the 4800 block of Friars Road at about 1 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Clark was taken to police headquarters to be interviewed and was later booked into San Diego County Central Jail on suspicion of robbery and murder charges, according to police.
The 44-year-old victim’s identity is known but is being withheld until after his family is notified.