A 41-year-old man was killed in a fight after being stabbed in the East Village region of San Diego on Sunday, according to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD).
The violence occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at a homeless encampment located at 100 17th Street. There, the suspect, who was later identified as 57-year-old Paul Bellow, entered a woman's tent then struck her and held a knife to her throat, according to authorities. Bellow was then involved in a fight with the victim and allegedly stabbed him to death.
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Responding officers located a man with multiple stab wounds to his torso in the roadway. SDPD began life-saving measures on the man before paramedics arrived and performed CPR. A short time later, however, the victim was declared dead at the scene.
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SDPD said Bellow is believed to be unsheltered. He was initially treated for minor injuries at an area hospital before his arrest. He's now facing charges that include murder, making criminal threats, brandishing a weapon and burglary.
The identity of the deceased has not been released, but police believe the victim was also an unhoused individual.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact SDPD's Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
