Authorities are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old Todd Stewart in Martinez, California. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, around 5:09 p.m., on Francis Court. According to the Martinez Police Department, officers received multiple 911 calls reporting a man had been stabbed in the area. Upon arrival, law enforcement found Stewart suffering from severe injuries consistent with a stabbing. Despite the immediate response of firefighters and medical personnel who rushed to the scene, Stewart was pronounced dead at the location. The suspect fled the scene before police could intervene and was last seen driving away in a Cadillac SUV. Investigators from the Martinez Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, along with crime scene investigators from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, have responded to the area to conduct a thorough investigation. The Martinez Police Department has released images of the suspected attacker and the vehicle involved as they work to identify and locate the individual responsible for the murder. The motive behind the broad-daylight attack remains unclear at this time. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may assist in the identification or apprehension of the suspect. Tips can be directed to the Martinez Police Department or the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. This case is currently under active investigation, and authorities continue to seek the public's assistance in bringing the killer to justice.