Man Fatally Stabbed Near 16th and Mission Streets, Arrest Made

Suspect Paulino Inxah arrested after incident on busy Mission Street block

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A man was fatally stabbed on the 1900 block of Mission Street in San Francisco's Mission District early Friday morning. Police responded to the scene, made an arrest, and identified the suspect as 47-year-old Paulino Inxah of San Francisco. The incident occurred on a block that has seen an increase in drug activity and violent crime since a law enforcement sweep of the nearby Sixth Street and Civic Center areas in 2025.

Why it matters

This latest stabbing is part of a concerning trend of rising violent crime in the Mission District, particularly around the 16th and Mission streets area, which has seen an influx of drug-related activity and other public safety issues since a 2025 crackdown in nearby neighborhoods.

The details

According to police, the stabbing was reported at 12:11 am on Friday. Officers found the male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound and attempted lifesaving efforts, but he was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Inxah was identified as the suspect and arrested on the same block, with a knife found on his person.

  • The stabbing was reported at 12:11 am on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • This was San Francisco's fourth homicide of the new year, compared to only one homicide at this time the previous year.

The players

Paulino Inxah

A 47-year-old San Francisco resident who was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

San Francisco Police Department (SFPD)

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the scene, made the arrest, and is continuing the investigation.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Paulino Inxah's bail status at a hearing next Tuesday.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing public safety challenges in the Mission District, particularly around the 16th and Mission streets area, which has seen a rise in drug activity and violent crime since a 2025 crackdown in nearby neighborhoods. The community is calling for increased police presence and resources to address these issues.