SAN DIEGO—A man allegedly armed with a knife inside a San Diego taco shop in Barrio Logan was taken into custody on June 20 after a short standoff with police.
Police received a report at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday of a man threatening people with a knife in the Logan Heights Family Health Center at 1809 National Avenue, according to Lt. Nicholas Dedonato of the San Diego Police Department.
When officers arrived, the man walked out into the street waving the knife around, the lieutenant said. Then he started running toward the 664 TJ Birrieria Taco Shop, throwing chairs and a fire extinguisher at officers, Dedonato said.
The suspect ran inside the taco shop still brandishing a knife, then went into the kitchen threatening staff and throwing food around, the lieutenant said. He allegedly climbed on some kitchen equipment as officers evacuated restaurant patrons.
After a short standoff, officers were able to talk the man out of the restaurant and peacefully took him into custody. No officers or patrons were injured.
