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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Elderly Man on San Francisco Muni Bus

Daniel Garcia, 51, faces multiple charges after an altercation led to the deadly attack in the Bayview District.

FILE: A New Flyer Electric Bus rides down Sunnyvale Ave during a test ride in San Francisco, California on Dec. 15, 2022.
San Francisco police on Monday said they arrested a person suspected of fatally stabbing a man in the Bayview a day earlier. 
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Overview

  • A 51-year-old suspect, Daniel Garcia, has been arrested and charged with homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse following the fatal stabbing of an elderly man on a Muni bus on Sunday.
  • The incident occurred after an altercation on the bus, with the victim, who was in a wheelchair, succumbing to his injuries at a local hospital.
  • The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended nearby by police officers after being found hiding behind parked vehicles.
  • Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the bus and surrounding businesses to gather further evidence in the case.
  • This marks the second stabbing on San Francisco public transit in the Bayview District this year, raising ongoing concerns about safety on Muni vehicles.