San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in the Gaslamp area.

On June 16, 2024, at about 3:30 a.m., a physical altercation took place along the sidewalk of 500 F Street, in San Diego. The exact circumstances surrounding the altercation are unknown at this time. During the altercation, a 24-year-old male security guard was attempting to break up a fight between two males. The suspect punched the security guard (victim) in his face with a closed fist. The victim tried defending himself, and both the suspect and victim went to the ground. It appears the suspect dragged the victim down, causing the victim to strike his neck on the curb. The suspect was last seen leaving the area in an unknown direction.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The victim suffered several major injuries to his body including a fractured vertebrae and is now paralyzed from the waist down.

There was a large crowd who witnessed this incident and most likely videotaped it on their cell phones. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact them.

Suspect’s Description

The suspect is described as a Black male, mid 20’s, 6’4” to 6’5” tall, 220-230lbs., wearing black pants, black and red tennis shoes, and a black shirt with a large red logo on the front and back of the shirt.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Central Division at (619)744-9512 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Detective Sergeant Wesley McDonald at (619) 744-9570 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..