San Diego County sheriffs looking for stabbing suspect in San Marcos

Mar 28, 2026 - 07:00
San Diego County sheriffs looking for stabbing suspect in San Marcos

San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for a person suspected of stabbing someone in a San Marcos shopping center on Friday night.

Deputies describe the suspect as a 25-year-old man wearing gray pants, a black shirt with a Vans logo and a black hat who was last seen heading towards a Costco Wholesale off Center Drive in San Marcos.

The public is advised to call 9-1-1 if they spot a person matching that description.

At 700 Center Drive, where a large shopping center is located, the suspect stabbed one person around 8:36 p.m., sending the victim to a hospital, the sheriff’s office said.

The victim’s wounds are thought to be non-life-threatening, sheriff’s deputies said.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information arrives.