San Diego
An unidentified man, 24 to 30 years old, was found dead of stab wounds in the chest under Crystal Pier at about 6 p.m. Monday, San Diego police said.
Witnesses told police they saw the victim and another man arguing, Sgt. Bob Manis said. Details of the incident, which occurred at Garnet Avenue and Ocean Front Walk in Pacific Beach, were unknown.
The victim reportedly had been drinking vodka during the day with several transients, Manis said.
When found, he was wearing a gray vest and blue swimming shorts. Next to him were black pinstripe pants and gray shoes.
The victim was described as black, about 5-foot-10, 130 to 150 pounds, with short hair, a mustache and a gold stud in his left ear.
The man police are seeking is white, in his 20s, about 5-foot-10, with medium-length brown hair and a slender build. A composite is being created by police artists.
Police ask that anyone with information contact homicide detectives at 531-2288 or 234-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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