San Diego Police Seek Witnesses After Friday-Night Barrio Logan Trolley Stop Stabbing Leaves Man Dead

Investigation focuses on events leading up to late-night confrontation near the trolley stop

San Diego Police homicide detectives are seeking witnesses and surveillance video after a man was fatally stabbed late Thursday night, August 24, 2023, in the Barrio Logan neighborhood. The stabbing was reported at 10:32 p.m. at a trolley stop in the area, prompting a response from patrol officers and San Diego Fire-Rescue paramedics.

Police said officers arrived within minutes and found the victim suffering from at least one stab wound to the chest. The man was transported to a hospital, where he later died despite medical efforts.

What investigators say happened before the stabbing

Detectives described the case as being in its early stages, with limited confirmed details about the circumstances that led to the killing. Investigators said the victim became involved in a brief verbal argument with a small group of males and females moments before a physical fight broke out. During that altercation, the victim was stabbed at least once in the chest, and the group then fled the area.

Police said the stabbing followed a brief verbal argument that escalated into a fight, after which the group involved left the area.

Victim details and why the name has not been released

The victim was described by police as a 70-year-old Black man. Authorities said he had been identified, but his name was being withheld at the time pending family notifications.

Evidence collection and the search for witnesses

Homicide detectives reported they were processing the scene for physical evidence and working to locate any video that may have captured the confrontation or the suspects leaving the area. Investigators also continued canvassing for people who may have been at or near the trolley stop at the time of the stabbing.

Police emphasized that even details that seem minor—such as the direction a group ran, what they were wearing, or whether a vehicle was involved—can help investigators reconstruct the final moments before the stabbing and identify those responsible.

How to contact investigators

• San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit: 619-531-2293
• Crime Stoppers: 888-580-8477

The case remains under investigation.