San Diego

Teen Dies from Stab Injuries Suffered in Park Brawl

One of two teenage stab victims dropped off at a hospital succumbed to his injuries, prompting a homicide investigation centered on a park in Lincoln Park.

Between eight and 20 people went to the John F. Kennedy Neighborhood Park to continue a fight that started at a nearby taco shop on 47th Street just before 7 p.m., the San Diego Police Department said.

Officers started receiving several 911 calls about the disturbance, but before they could arrive to the park, the fight had dispersed. 

Then, two teenagers showed up at Paradise Valley Hospital in National City with stab wounds. SDPD confirmed the stab wounds were suffered during the brawl at the park. 

One of the two victims, a 19-year-old man, died at the hospital, police said. The other teenager was expected to survive. 

SDPD did not provide any information regarding suspects. An investigation into the altercation was ongoing. 

No other information was available.

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