On 8/23/2022, at about 2:20 a.m., the victim was with two friends on a public bike trail near the 800 block of Rancheros Drive, in the city of San Marcos. The suspects, Deon Palmer (DOB 11-02-1989) and Johnnie Kousol (DOB 05-15-1978) arrived on foot and confronted the victim. During the argument, a bottle was thrown that struck victim’s dog in the face. The dog sustained a large laceration to his face. The dog was later treated for his injuries. The victim and both suspects continued to argue, and the victim was stabbed multiple times. The Victim sustained multiple cuts and punctures as a result of the physical altercation.
The victim was able to get away from the suspects and obtained assistance from an unrelated party who called 911. Both suspects fled the location after they stabbed the victim.
San Marcos Sheriff’s Deputies and the San Marcos Fire Department responded to assist the victim. Deputies also responded to search the area for the suspects. Deon Palmer was located at the intersection of East Mission Road and Bennett Avenue by deputies and was identified as one of the suspects. The second suspect Jonnie Kousol fled the location and was not located until about 7:00 a.m.. Johnnie Kousol was contacted by deputies in the 200 block of Woodland Parkway.
Jonnie Kousol and Deon Palmer were arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility for assault with a deadly weapon, cruelty to animals, and conspiracy. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing and being handled by the San Marcos Area Detectives. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department at 858-510-5200.
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