Suspect Arrested in Barrio Logan Alley Stabbing

45-year-old Geoffrey Thomas Goodwell charged with murder of 28-year-old Abdifatah Hussein

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:22am

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A suspect has been arrested and jailed for the fatal stabbing of a man in a Barrio Logan alley in San Diego. Police responded to reports of an assault on Friday night and found the victim, 28-year-old Abdifatah Hussein, who later died at the hospital. Witnesses said Hussein was attacked by a group of four men and a woman, and police have detained one suspect, 45-year-old Geoffrey Thomas Goodwell, who has been booked on suspicion of murder.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this fatal stabbing are concerning for the Barrio Logan community, which has historically faced challenges with public safety and gang activity. The investigation into the motive and any potential accomplices is ongoing as police work to address this incident and improve security in the neighborhood.

The details

According to police, officers responded to reports of an assault in an alley off the 1600 block of Logan Avenue around 11:15 pm on Friday. They found the victim, Abdifatah Hussein, collapsed on the ground, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Witnesses told detectives that Hussein was stabbed by a group of four men and a woman who surrounded and attacked him in the alley. Police detained two potential suspects initially but released them pending further investigation. They have now arrested 45-year-old Geoffrey Thomas Goodwell and booked him on suspicion of murder.

  • The incident occurred around 11:15 pm on Friday, March 29, 2026.
  • Goodwell was arrested on Sunday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Geoffrey Thomas Goodwell

A 45-year-old man arrested and booked on suspicion of murder for the fatal stabbing.

Abdifatah Hussein

A 28-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in the Barrio Logan alley attack.

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What they’re saying

“Investigators are still actively working to identify the others in the suspect group.”

— Lt. Lou Maggi, San Diego Police Department

What’s next

Goodwell is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday afternoon. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for any additional suspects involved in the attack.

The takeaway

This tragic stabbing highlights the ongoing public safety challenges in the Barrio Logan neighborhood and the need for the community and law enforcement to work together to address violence and improve security in the area.