Santa Rosa police say they are working the city’s first homicide case of 2026 and that people are already in custody, but they are keeping almost everything else under wraps for now. The department is calling it an active investigation and says detectives are still deep in follow-up work.
What the police are saying
In a brief update posted by the Santa Rosa Police, the department confirmed that arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. Officials did not identify any suspects or release details about the victim, and they say more information will be made public only when they believe it is appropriate.
SRPD Investigating First Homicide of 2026, Arrests Made
— Santa Rosa Police (@SantaRosaPolice) June 10, 2026
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Context from department records
Recent materials provided to the city’s audit subcommittee show the department investigated 12 homicides in the first 10 months of 2025, tying 2022 for the most on record. The documents also note that arrests were made in all 12 cases, underscoring the heavy investigative workload on detectives, according to a Santa Rosa Police presentation.
Next steps for investigators
Detectives with SRPD’s violent-crimes unit are continuing canvassing, interviews, and evidence collection as they work to build the case. The department says it will release updates as the investigation moves forward, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Santa Rosa Police Department through its public tip lines.
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