Man Fatally Stabbed In Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — A man was stabbed to death in Encinitas, authorities said Sunday.

A stabbing was reported at 10:11 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Sprucewood Drive in Encinitas, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

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Deputies found a man with a stab wound, Lt. Michael Krugh said. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity was not released.

"Deputies detained the suspect about half a mile away from the location of the crime," Krugh said. "Sheriff's homicide detectives are conducting an investigation and gathering more evidence."

The motivation and circumstances of the crime were still under investigation, he added. There were no outstanding suspects.

Anyone with any information about the case was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-565-5200. Anonymous tips can be made to San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.