Man stabbed with icepick in Little Italy

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A verbal fight between two men in Little Italy turned violent Friday night, according to the San Diego Police Department.

For reasons unknown, a verbal altercation between the pair occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 1600 block of Kettner Boulevard, authorities explained. During the argument, the suspect pulled out an icepick and stabbed the 65-year-old victim.

Police said the suspect ran away from the scene. Meanwhile, the victim suffered a puncture to his abdomen and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The suspect was described by police as a white man between the ages of 30 and 45 who stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a thin build, brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and gray checkered jacket, and dark pants.

Central Division detectives will be handling the investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.