Jose Santillan was 19 when he was fatally stabbed on the night of June 30, 2007, in San Francisco. The attack occurred around 11:30 p.m. at Columbus Avenue and Union Street near Washington Square Park. After being wounded, Santillan managed to stagger north on Powell Street before collapsing near the North Beach Playground; he later died of his injuries despite responders’ efforts.

The stabbing happened in a busy North Beach nightlife area. Reports say it was unclear whether the attack was random or targeted, and police had not identified suspects or made arrests at the time. Santillan’s death came amid a violent weekend across the Bay Area, prompting concern about a summer rise in homicides.

If anyone witnessed the area that night or has information about activities near Columbus and Union around 11:30 p.m., please share what you know.