20-year-old man arrested in stabbing death of his dad in East Bay home

Published September 7, 2026 6:21 PM PDT

A 20-year-old man is facing a murder charge in the stabbing death of his father in Castro Valley.

What we know:

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday, around 1:30 p.m., deputies were called to a home on Parsons Avenue. 

The call came in as a family disturbance, and first responders were told it involved an injured person.

Deputies and paramedics arrived at the home, where they found a 51-year-old man suffering from a stab wound, according to deputies.

He was rushed to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. 

Husband, wife involved in fight: deputies 

"The preliminary investigation indicates the victim and his wife were involved in a physical altercation inside the residence," according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies said the son heard his mother in distress and stepped in to intervene. 

What they're saying:

"During the incident, the son obtained an edged weapon from inside the residence and stabbed his father," investigators said. 

Son arrested

The son was arrested on a murder charge.

What we don't know:

There's no word on injuries to the mother or son. 

Sheriff’s officials said the case was an ongoing, active investigation and said additional information would be released as it becomes available. 

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"There is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community," investigators noted.  


 

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