31-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In South OC; Suspect At Large

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Orange County sheriff's deputies were investigating a fatal stabbing that killed a 31-year-old man Wednesday.

Deputies were sent at about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday to Calle Santa Barbara and Los Rios Street when a witness reported seeing a man with stab wounds, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. He was identified as 31-year-old Valentin Onofre Martinez, of San Juan Capistrano.

The suspect is currently at large, police said.

Anyone with information about the stabbing helpful to investigators was asked to call 714-647-7000. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.