Mon, 19 Oct, 2026, 09:02 pm
Reported by Police1
The Sept. 16 incident began when 911 callers reported a man vandalizing vehicles, using a metal object to break windows.
Body camera videos show officers locating and confronting the man. The suspect fled, prompting a foot pursuit.
As he ran, the suspect ignited an incendiary device consisting of an aerosol can with a flammable substance and a torch lighter, according to SDPD.
Video shows officers continuing to pursue the suspect until he ran inside an adult store. He continued igniting the incendiary device toward the officer as he approached.
As officers cleared the store of other occupants and transmitted details about the location, the suspect yelled incoherently from the back of the business.
