A quick-thinking witness helped police make an arrest in a deadly stabbing, according to officials.
The stabbing happened around 3:30 Monday in the 2800 block of Main Street in Chula Vista. According to police, the witness saw the suspect stab the victim and drive away in his car. The witness was able to scribble the license plate number in the dirt and give it to police.
Police tracked the license plate to a home, where they spotted the suspect getting into the car. They pulled him over and arrested him, according to officials.
There is no word on the victim's identity. Homicide detectives are investigating.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
