Authorities in San Rafael are continuing an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred in December 2025, which resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man.
According to the San Rafael Police Department, officers responded to multiple emergency calls reporting an assault in the city’s Canal neighborhood. Emergency personnel provided immediate aid at the scene before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The victim’s identity has not been publicly released pending notification of family by the Marin County Coroner’s Office.
Law enforcement has charged three juveniles in connection with the incident following an investigation. Authorities confirmed that all three suspects were taken into custody and booked into juvenile detention on homicide-related charges. Officials have not publicly confirmed a motive, though they have stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Police continue to gather evidence and have not ruled out potential contributing factors as they work to establish a clear timeline of events.
The case is still under investigation, and authorities have indicated that further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
