On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m., deputies from the San Marcos Patrol Station responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Lacebark Street in San Marcos. When deputies arrived a few minutes later, the residence was fully engulfed in flames. The San Marcos Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and extinguished the fire.
While working to put out the blaze, firefighters located two deceased individuals inside a second‑floor room. The San Marcos Fire Department requested the Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit to conduct a full investigation into the cause and origin of the fire. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit also responded to assist with the investigation.
The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the identity of the deceased individuals, as well as the cause and manner of death. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285‑6330 or, after hours, (858) 868‑3200. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580‑8477.
Media Contact: Juan Marquez, Lieutenant
juan.marquez@sdsheriff.org
Homicide Unit: 858-285-6330
