On Monday, December 3, 2018 at approximately 6:00 p.m. the San Rafael Police Department received reports of a possible shooting incident, which occurred at Pickleweed Park, located at 50 Canal Street, San Rafael.  San Rafael Police Department Officers arrived on the scene a short time after and located a young male adult inside a vehicle, with an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by First Responders.  San Rafael Police Department Detectives are investigating this incident as a homicide. 

The decedent has been positively identified as:        

Errol Matthew FRIEDMAN, a 21-year-old male from San Anselmo, CA.

A forensic post mortem examination and toxicology testing have been scheduled for Wednesday, December 05, 2018.  The cause and manner of death will be pending the conclusion of the investigation being completed by the San Rafael Police Department and this office.  No further information will be released by the Coroner Division at this time, as this is an active and ongoing investigation.  Any further questions regarding the incident should be directed to the San Rafael Police Department.  If you have information about this incident contact the San Rafael Police Department 24-hours a day by telephone at 415 485-3000.  You may also leave an anonymous message or leave anonymous information by accessing the SRPD website:  http://www.srpd.org/forms/tips...

The Marin County Sheriff’s Office and personnel of the Coroner Division offers our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Friedman. 

CONTACT

Roger G. Fielding

Chief Deputy Coroner

415-473-6043