SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. -A 31-year-old San Juan Capistrano man has been identified as the victim in a fatal stabbing in San Juan Capistrano Wednesday night.
The victim has been identified as Valentin Onofre Martinez, 31, of San Juan Capistrano.
Fatal Stabbing at Calle Santa Barbara and Los Rios
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m. in the area of Calle Santa Barbara and Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano.
Deputies responded after witnesses reported seeing a subject on the ground suffering from multiple stab wounds.
When deputies arrived, they located one adult male with multiple stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigation Continues
Last night, several subjects were detained at the scene, authorities said.
The case is now being investigated by the Sheriff’s Homicide and Gang Enforcement Team (GET), which continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly stabbing.
No arrests have been announced and officials have not released a motive.
How to Help
The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
Anonymous tips can be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS (1-855-847-6227) or online at occrimestoppers.org.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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