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 Birreria Taco Shop, throwing chairs and a fire extinguisher at officers, Dedonato said.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
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.
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