Brutal Baseball Bat Attack in El Cajon

Woman hospitalized after early-morning fight; police silent on details.

A 42-year-old woman was seriously injured early Saturday morning after she was reportedly beaten with a baseball bat in El Cajon. The victim had left a bar around 1:00 AM and became involved in a fight in front of a residence at 603 Patricia Lane shortly before 1:45 AM. During the fight, she was knocked to the ground and struck several times in the head with a metal baseball bat. She also suffered injuries to her hands and arms.

Medics found her about a block away from the scene and transported her to the hospital for treatment. Officers responded and believed three people were inside the house. Using PAs and callouts, they detained one adult female and saw a minor female at the door. A metal baseball bat was recovered at the scene, but the third person was not found inside the house. The status of that person remains unknown.

El Cajon PD has not commented on the incident. Updates will be shared as more information emerges.