Authorities are searching for a Black male suspect who remains at large following a violent altercation in Fallbrook. The incident unfolded Thursday afternoon, May 21, when a disagreement between two unhoused individuals escalated into a pepper spray assault. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene near the 1400 block of South Mission Road, where deputies officially logged the event as a "240 ASSAULT." The victim sustained injuries of unknown severity and was transported by emergency personnel to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The suspect fled the area before deputies could arrive on the scene, prompting an active manhunt. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is currently leading the investigation and has assigned event number E10679826 to the case. While specific details regarding the victim’s condition have not been released, law enforcement emphasizes the seriousness of the assault and the need for public assistance. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the altercation, or who may have captured relevant footage from the vicinity of the nearby Jack in the Box restaurant, to come forward. Residents and community members with information are urged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Non-Emergency line at 858-868-3200 or reach out directly to the Fallbrook substation at 760-451-3100. All tips are reviewed by detectives working to locate the suspect and bring the case to a resolution.