A 42-year-old Pacific Beach man has been arrested for an alleged threat involving “shooting up” Del Mar City Hall, according to authorities.
The alleged threat was made via telephone Thursday, during which the caller “made alarming statements about `shooting up’ the facility,” San Diego County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Davis said. “Deputies responded immediately, conducting a safety sweep of the Del Mar Civic Center, where City Hall is located, to ensure the immediate safety of city staff and the public.
Out of an abundance of caution, Del Mar officials canceled a scheduled public concert being held at the Civic Center.”
Kyle Knudsen was arrested without incident Thursday outside his home in the 1400 block of Garnet Avenue, where a registered firearm was recovered along with an illegal 15-round magazine, according to Davis.
Knudsen was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of making criminal threats and possession of a large-capacity magazine. He has since bailed out of custody, according to online jail records.
“The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety of our community. Every threat is taken seriously and investigated,” Davis said. “We want to remind everyone to report any threats or reports of violence.”
Anonymous reports can by made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 888-580-8477 or the Sheriff’s Office at 858-868-3200.