**Update** Homicide investigation update

On October 3, 2025, at approximately 6:25 a.m., the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) Communications Center received a call from an area resident reporting an unresponsive person lying in the roadway on Brookwood Avenue, near Birdfoot Way. Officers arrived at the scene and located a deceased adult male who appeared to have been shot. The area was closed to traffic for several hours while the SRPD Violent Crimes Investigations Team (VCI) and SRPD Field Evidence Technicians conducted a preliminary investigation and processed the crime scene.  

The Sonoma County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Mark Calcagni, a 60-year-old resident of Santa Rosa.  

At this time, no suspect(s) have been identified nor have any arrests been made. The firearm used in this incident has not been recovered. Though any time a suspect of a violent crime remains at large it presents a potential risk, we do not believe there is an ongoing threat to public safety.  

Investigators are also asking for any video evidence that may assist in the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SRPD Violent Crime Investigations tip line at 707-543-3590 or submit tips online at www.srcity.org/CrimeTips. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Fund for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this homicide. 

Santa Rosa Police Department case number 25-10810. 

Media inquiries can be made to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or pseffens@srcity.org. 

**Original Message**

Santa Rosa Police Detectives Investigating Homicide on Brookwood Avenue

On 10/03/2025 at 6:25 am, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Communication Center received a call from an area resident driving on Brookwood Avenue near Birdfoot Way. The resident reported seeing an unknown person lying in the roadway near the east side of the street in the 2200 block of Brookwood Avenue. When the officers arrived, they found an adult male who appeared to have been shot. The male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the SRPD Violent Crime Team are investigating the homicide and are conducting an area canvass. Field and Evidence Technicians are processing the crime scene, and the roadway remains closed. The motive for this crime is still under investigation. There is no known threat to the public related to this incident.

The victim was an adult male. No further information about him will be released until he is identified and the next of kin has been notified.

Investigators are also asking for any video evidence that may assist in the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SRPD Violent Crime Investigations tip line at 707-543-3590 or submit tips online at www.srcity.org/CrimeTips. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Fund for information leading to the arrest of additional suspect(s) and/or the conviction of those involved. 

Roadway Closure
Brookwood Avenue between Birdfoot Way and Bell Flower Lane. No ETA to reopen.

Media inquiries can be directed to Lieutenant Christopher Mahurin at cmahurin@srcity.org. SRPD Case #25-10810