SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco police have made an arrest in the early Friday killing of a man in the Mission District.

Paulino Inxah, 47, of San Francisco was accused in the fatal stabbing that occurred about 12:11 a.m. Friday in the 1900 block of Mission Street, police said Saturday in a statement.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was declared dead.

The arrest occurred near the area of 15th and Mission Streets — the approximate location of the stabbing. A knife was found during a search of the suspect, police said.

Although an arrest has been made, the investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department at (415) 575-4444. Tips can be texted to TIP411; begin the message with SFPD.

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