Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After San Marcos Stabbing – Patch

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After San Marcos Stabbing  Patch

A 70-year-old stabbing victim was hospitalized after an attack, authorities said. SAN MARCOS, CA — A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 70-year-old was stabbed multiple times in North County, authorities said. Deputies responded to reports of a stabbing around 10:20 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of Woodland Parkway in San Marcos, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. They found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds and provided first aid until paramedics arrived.

The victim was taken to a hospital. The victim's gender and condition were not immediately available. Investigators identified Alejandro Humberto Delgado, 47, as the suspect, authorities said. Deputies located Delgado around 8:30 a.m. Saturday at his home in the 400 block of Stonehedge Place in San Marcos. With assistance from the sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail, deputies obtained and served a search warrant at the residence. Delgado was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of attempted murder.