San Diego Woman Shot After Charging at Man With a Pen

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* (Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only) San Diego, California — On April 15, 2026, just after 5:00 p.m., San Diego Police dispatch received a call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon in progress near 16th street and Island Avenue. Officer Grijalva arrived on scene and observed a woman, later identified as 32-year-old Denise Christy Guzman, approaching city workers while holding the object in her hand. Officer Grijalva repeatedly gave commands for her to "Drop the pick." Guzman then ran toward a man in the street while holding the object in her right hand. Officer Grijalva gave additional commands for her to "Drop The Pick." as Guzman charged at the potential victim, Officer Grijalva discharged his service weapon. When Officer Grijalva discharged his service weapon, Guzman was struck twice in the chest but showed no immediate reaction. After Officer Grijalva discharged his service weapon, additional Officers arrived on scene. Officer Grijalva observed that Guzman was holding a red pen and gave commands for her to drop it. Guzman turned her attention toward Officer Grijalva and began advancing toward him, holding the pen in a threatening manner. A sergeant, who observed Guzman advancing toward Officer Grijalva, drove his patrol vehicle toward Guzman in an attempt to stop her. As the sergeant drove toward her, Guzman redirected her attention away from Officer Grijalva. Officer Grijalva transitioned from his service weapon to his taser. Multiple Officers deployed their tasers and Guzman fell to the ground. After additional taser deployments, Guzman was taken into custody. Officers rendered medical aid until the arrival of San Diego Fire-Rescue Personnel. Guzman was transported to the hospital with…

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