February 15, 2026 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Saturday, February 14, 2026, shortly after 6:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano in reference to a domestic incident.

Deputies arrived and located a woman in her 60s deceased from apparent stab wounds in the garage. The suspect, a man in his 60s was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Once released, he will be booked into jail on suspicion of homicide. The victim and suspect are believed to be estranged spouses who both lived at the residence.

The victim’s identity will be released following official identification by the Coroner Division. The suspect’s identity will be released after he has been booked into Orange County Jail.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail is handling this investigation.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (714) 647-7000. Anonymous tips can be sent to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at: ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.

Source: Orange County Sheriff’s Department