As the first anniversary approaches of a fatal attack after the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco last year, investigators are still seeking the suspect or suspects responsible for the death, a police spokesman said today.
Stephen Martin, 30, was assaulted around 5 p.m. on May 20, 2012, in the Sharon Meadow area of Golden Gate Park, hours after the 12K race had ended, police said.
Martin and his friends were wearing troll costumes and got into an argument with another group, apparently involving a dispute over a cellphone. Someone in the other group then punched Martin, who fell and hit his head on the ground and lost consciousness.
He was taken to San Francisco General Hospital where he died on June 8.
“It was basically a sucker punch,” police spokesman Officer Albie Esparza said.
Elsewhere
Killing Of Bay To Breakers Runner Remains Unsolved A Year Later[CBS5]
ID sought in 2012 killing at Breakers [Chron]
Esparza said today that investigators are continuing to review photos of the group that was arguing with Martin’s friends and are again asking for the public’s help in identifying the possible suspects.
In the photos released by police, the males in that group were wearing red and white 49ers jerseys while some females were wearing purple clothing and one wore an orange tutu, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Police Department’s homicide detail at (415) 553-1145, the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444 or to send a tip by text message to TIP411 with “SFPD” in the message.
Dan McMenamin, Bay City News
