Authorities are actively searching for a Black male suspect who remains at large following a midday assault in Fallbrook. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at approximately 12:05 p.m. near the 1400 block of South Mission Road. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the altercation involved two unhoused individuals and escalated when the suspect deployed pepper spray against the victim. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, though the specific severity of the injuries has not been publicly disclosed. The suspect fled the area prior to the arrival of deputies. The case has been officially logged as a "240 ASSAULT" under event number E10679826, and investigators are actively working to identify and locate the individual. While the confrontation took place in close proximity to a Jack in the Box restaurant, authorities confirmed the incident did not occur on the business's premises. The Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone who witnessed the confrontation or possesses relevant information to come forward. Members of the public can provide tips by contacting the Sheriff’s Non-Emergency line at 858-868-3200 or reaching out directly to the Fallbrook substation at 760-451-3100. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence, review available records, and process the scene.