San Diego police are investigating two stabbings that occurred approximately 15 minutes apart Saturday night along Interstate 5, injuring two men.
The first incident occurred around 8:32 p.m. beneath the I-5 bridge on Vine Street in the Midtown neighbourhood, according to SDPD.
The victim described the suspect as a slim Black man about 40 years old, dressed in a dark sweatshirt, tan slacks, white shorts, and a black ski mask that covered part of his face.
A second stabbing was reported about 15 minutes later on Sassafras Street, 0.2 miles beneath the I-5 bridge.
The second victim, a 72-year-old man, informed authorities he had been stabbed in the neck and chest. He described the suspect as a Black male with a dark sweatshirt and brown jeans.
Both victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
Detectives from the SDPD’s Western Division responded to the occurrences and are conducting the investigations.
Police reported that both victims had been stabbed in the neck and gave identical descriptions of the suspect.
There have been no arrests in connection with either stabbing.
Anyone with information regarding the events is invited to call the police or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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