SFPD Makes an Immediate Arrest Following a Homicide in the Tenderloin 24-098

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 2:11 a.m., San Francisco Police officers assigned to Tenderloin station responded to a residence located on the 200 block of Leavenworth Street on a report of a stabbing. 

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound.  Officers began rendering aid, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Paramedics responded to the scene and rendered aid as well.  Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical personnel, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The SFPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. 

Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified and developed probable cause to arrest 37-year-old male, Roger Chan-Chel of San Francisco. Officers located Chan-Chel in the area and placed him under arrest for homicide (187(a) PC).  Chan-Chel was transported and booked into San Francisco County Jail.

Although an arrest has been made, this is an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

SFPD Case# 240-550-316