Deputies respond to report of possible armed man at Sharp Rees-Stealy in Santee

Man detained due to mental health crisis; no weapon found

Photo by Patrick Ward

December 14, 2025 (Santee) – Sheriff’s deputies evacuated the Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group building on Cuyamaca Street in Santee yesterday afternoon, after receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a possible armed person.

Deputies did not find a weapon. But during the search, deputies contacted a man experiencing a “mental health crisis,” says Sergeant Steve Chambers. The man was taken into custody and evaluated by a Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) clinician. After the evaluation, he was placed on a 72 hour hold and will be provided with mental health treatment.

No staff members or patients were injured.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please call the Sheriff's Communications Center at (858) 868-3200.  You can also remain anonymous by calling San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or by visiting www.sdcrimestoppers.org.