5th Victim in Series of Homeless Attacks Likely to Survive: PD

The fifth victim in a series of homeless attacks in San Diego is likely to survive, San Diego police confirmed Sunday.

The 55-year-old homeless man was found screaming under an overpass early Friday morning near 18th and C street downtown. He had significant wounds to his upper torso, according to police.

The victim’s condition has not been confirmed by a doctor, but police believe he will live and may testify against accused killer Jon David Guerrero, 39.

Last Friday morning police arrested Guerrero, who was living in a subsidized housing complex for the poor and homeless in downtown San Diego, for the killings.

Guerrero is accused in five attacks that began July 3, killing three and leaving two severely injured.

Police originally arrested Anthony Padgett, 36, of Chula Vista, but released him after new evidence lessened their confidence that he was the suspect, San Diego Police Capt. Dave Nisleit said in a news conference last Monday.

Guerrero faces three counts of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of arson.