Police Investigating Death Following Assault in East Palo Alto
On September 3, 2026, at approximately 2:21 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of University Avenue after receiving reports of a male subject acting erratically and disrobing in public. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, a 52-year-old Menlo Park resident, who was suffering from significant facial injuries and reported that he had been assaulted by the suspect.
Officers contacted and detained the individual identified by the victim. The suspect, whose name is being withheld while the investigation proceeds, was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on charges of assault resulting in great bodily injury and violation of parole.
At approximately 5:00 p.m., medical personnel at Stanford Hospital notified the department that the victim had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Additional details will be released as they become available.
The last murder in East Palo Alto occurred on April 8, 2024.
For additional information:
Captain Paul Kunkel
650-218-2496 Cell
Prepared by:
Chief Jeff Liu
East Palo Alto Police Department
650-853-3160
