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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Clairemont

The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. Monday in the 5000 block of Bowden Avenue, according to police.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred Monday in Clairemont, according to the San Diego Police Department.

San Diego Police officers reported to the scene in the 5000 block of Bowden Avenue around 2:20 a.m.

According to police, when they arrived on scene they encountered a 28-year-old Hispanic male in the driveway with a knife in his hand and blood on him. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Police identified the 28-year old suspect as Raul Marquez. Marquez was arrested for murder. 

Homicide investigators said a 67-year-old white male was found dead from stab wounds inside the home. Police said the relationship between the victim and the suspect is unclear, but they may be extended family members.

CBS 8 spoke with a man who was asleep inside the home during the stabbing.

“I woke up at 2 a.m. and I heard screaming. I opened my door and saw two people in the kitchen. I asked what was going on and the cop handcuffed me and took me out,” the resident said.

Another resident living in the home told CBS 8 that the 28-year-old suspect is the son of the homeowner’s fiancée and that the suspect was recently out of jail.

No other information was released as police investigate the incident.

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