Man Brandished Weapon While Washing Away San Rafael Mural: Police

SAN RAFAEL, CA — San Rafael police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who brandished a weapon while washing away a mural created in memory of Breonna Taylor.

Police responded to a report at 6:23 p.m. Sept. 24 of a man brandishing a weapon in the area of Las Gallinas Avenue and Freitas Parkway.

Officers were told that a man with a bucket was washing away the mural when an argument ensued after he was confronted and the bucket was kicked over. The man brandished a weapon — possibly a handgun or taser — at the group before fleeing the area, police said.

The mural was created in memory of Taylor, who was killed by officers in March in Louisville, Kentucky. San Rafael police said there has been "high tension" in the location of the mural "because there are some individuals who are washing the mural away and other individuals who are remaking the mural in the same location."

The suspect was described as a heavy-set white male who was wearing a multi-colored cloth face mask, turquoise shirt, khaki pants/shorts, and carrying a broom and a black bucket.

Police said security cameras are being installed in the area.

"We are hoping these cameras will be a deterrent to criminal activity and will also be helpful in a future investigation if another incident occurs," police said.

Anyone with information about this incident was asked to call San Rafael Police at 415-485-3000. Tips can also be made online.