Suspected San Diego Stabbing Leads to Cross-Border Shooting in Tijuana

A man suspected of stabbing another person in downtown San Diego, California, was shot after crossing into Mexico on Thursday, according to multiple media reports. The incident began shortly after 11 a.m. at 715 15th Street in the East Village, where San Diego Police officers located a stabbing victim with life-threatening injuries.

Police Pursuit Ends at the Mexico Border

Authorities reported that the suspect fled the stabbing scene in a gray Mercedes SUV. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle using spike strips as it traveled south through San Diego, but the attempt was unsuccessful. The pursuit continued toward the San Ysidro Port of Entry, where the suspect crossed into Mexico.

San Diego Police ended their pursuit once the suspect entered Tijuana. Reports indicated that the vehicle broke through an access barrier while crossing into Mexico.

Gunfire Reported Near El Chaparral in Tijuana

Shortly after 1 p.m., gunfire was reported near the El Chaparral inspection area in Tijuana, close to a commercial plaza. Media outlets reported that a vehicle arriving from the United States came under fire in the area.

Emergency responders received a call about a man wounded by gunfire in the outbound lanes of El Chaparral. Paramedics found the injured man lying next to a gray Mercedes SUV. Preliminary information described him as a U.S. citizen around 35 years old.

Wounded Man Taken to Hospital in Serious Condition

According to reports, Mexican National Guard personnel were already on scene and had begun providing medical aid before paramedics arrived. The man was stabilized and transported to a hospital in serious condition.

Media accounts differed on who fired the shots that struck the suspect. One report stated that U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel may have been involved, while another reported that members of the Mexican National Guard fired. Authorities in both countries have not confirmed which account is correct.