Overview

• San Diego police say 42-year-old Hector Vasquez was arrested inside Moe’s Steakhouse after he allegedly stabbed a bartender multiple times.
• Investigators report the victim, identified as Matt, was stabbed at least seven times and is expected to survive.
• Staff and nearby civilians struck and pinned the attacker using improvised items until officers arrived, according to witnesses.
• The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. before the restaurant opened, and both the suspect and the victim were taken to a hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
• Police say Vasquez appeared to be under the influence, with booking on attempted murder, criminal threats, and burglary charges expected, and a GoFundMe is raising money for the bartender’s medical costs.