Crime & Safety
Man Fatally Stabbed In North County
After a foot pursuit, deputies detained and arrested Brian Francis Zielinski, 35, on suspicion of killing the victim, authorities said.
FALLBROOK, CA — The body of a man was found after an alleged stabbing attack Fallbrook, authorities said Saturday.
Deputies were dispatched to a disconnected call for help around 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of South Mission Road, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
"When they arrived, they found an unknown adult male deceased from stab wounds. A witness told deputies a potential suspect fled the area on foot with blood on his clothing," according to a statement from the department.
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After a foot pursuit, deputies were able to detain and arrest Brian Francis Zielinski, 35, on suspicion of killing the victim, according to the department.
Zielinski was booked into San Diego Central Jail. A possible motive was not provided.
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The victim's identity has not been identified.
Authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to call the sheriff's homicide unit at 858-285-6330 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
— City News Service
