On March 1, 2026, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Carlsbad Police officers responded to the 400 block of Grand Avenue for a report of a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds and immediately provided medical aid until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries and is currently in stable condition. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time.

Preliminary information indicates the stabbing occurred during a physical altercation involving multiple individuals. The suspect fled the area prior to officers’ arrival.

Detectives from the Carlsbad Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit are actively investigating and following up on leads. Based on the information known at this time, this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the community.

No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Chris Collier at Christopher.collier@carlsbadca.gov or 442-339-5569.

For more information
Lieutenant Shaun Lawton, 442-339-2288 or shaun.lawton@carlsbadca.gov

Police media contact
Denise Ramirez, Public Information Officer, 442-339-5647 or denise.ramirez@carlsbadca.gov