SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Police Department are investigating a homicide after they pulled over a car for speeding and discovered the passenger bleeding from a stab wound.
Streets reopened in University Heights Saturday around 7:25 p.m., after the homicide investigation closed roads in the area for hours. Because of SDPD's investigation, El Cajon Boulevard was closed between Louisiana Street and Arizona Street. Texas Street was closed between Meade Avenue and Howard Avenue for several hours during Saturday afternoon and early evening.
SDPD Lt. Jud Campbell said officers pulled a red Ford Focus over on Texas Street just before El Cajon Blvd at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. SDPD says the car was pulled over for minor traffic violations.
The officer approached the vehicle and observed the passenger bleeding heavily with wounds to the lower body that appeared to be from a stabbing.
Officers immediately provided aid to the victim before he was taken to the hospital. The victim later died from his wounds.
The relationship between the driver and passenger is unknown.
Anyone with information is asked to contact SDPD.
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