Two Pacific Beach residents are in jail on weapons charges following an officer-involved shooting on the 1700 block of Grand Avenue Sunday, Jan. 27, at approximately 10:30 p.m.
According to San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Lt. Kevin Rooney, Northern Division Sgt. Paul Phillips, a 16-year veteran with SDPD, was driving eastbound on Grand Avenue when he heard gunshots coming from the north side of the street. Phillips spotted Douglas Satterfield, 31, pass something to James Baichtal, 22.
“There is no evidence that there was anything in particular they were shooting at,” Rooney said. “We’re still trying to determine if anything was damaged by the gunshots.”
According to police reports, as Phillips exited his car, he saw Baichtal point the gun down the street. Phillips ordered Baichtal to drop the gun, and Baichtal spun around and pointed the gun at Phillips, who fired one shot at Baichtal. The round missed and Baichtal dropped the gun.
While Baichtal was being arrested, Satterfield left the scene. A Canine Unit officer searching the area found Satterfield hiding under a bush on the 1800 block of Grand Avenue two hours later at approximately 12:30 a.m.
Baichtal was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and possession of a loaded firearm. Satterfield was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm and possession of a loaded firearm.