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$1K Reward in Information Leading to Arrest in 2016 Oceanside Stabbing Death

San Diego authorities are asking for the public's help in uncovering more information in the 2016 death of Julio Granados. 

Granados was found on the side of the road along the 1500 block of Lemon Street in Oceanside on June 22, 2016. Officers arrived on scene and found the man suffering from stab wounds, according to San Diego County Crime Stoppers. 

Granados was flown to a trauma center nearby, where he died from his wounds. 

Witnesses who spoke with detectives that night reported seeing suspects flee from the scene of the crime in a car. 

Detectives are looking into the possibility that Granados knew the suspect(s); they do not believe it was a random act. Authorities not not believe the crime is gang-related. 

Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Oceanside Police Department's Crimes of Violence Unit at (760) 435-4572. If you would like to remain anonymous, call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477. 

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