HomeMy WebLinkAboutHomicide Investigation - 200716080City of San Luis Obispo, Police Department, 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-2729, 805.781.7317, slocity.org
MEDIA RELEASE
WHAT: Homicide Investigation
WHEN: Thursday, July 16th at approximately 9:10 PM
WHERE: 600 Block of Chorro
SUSPECT: Skylar Marie Marshall, 23-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo
VICTIM: Alexander Hagist, 35-year-old male resident of San Luis Obispo
On July 16, 2020, at about 9:10 PM, the San Luis Obispo Police Department responded to
multiple reports of a single gunshot heard and a woman screaming in the 600 block of
Chorro. During the initial investigation, responding officers located a 35-year-old male
victim who had sustained a single gunshot wound. Shortly after officers and SLO Fire
personnel arrived on scene, it was determined the male had succumbed to his injuries and
was pronounced deceased.
San Luis Obispo Police Department Investigators were called out to the scene and took
over the investigation. After additional follow-up interviews were conducted it was
determined the wife of the decedent was responsible for his death. 23-year-old Skylar
Marie Marshall was arrested for Penal Code 187(a), Murder. Marshall was booked at the
San Luis Obispo County Jail and being held without bail.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is currently no threat to public
safety.
This is an active investigation and investigators from the San Luis Obispo Police Department
are following up on additional leads. Anyone who has information about this investigation is
encouraged to contact San Luis Obispo Investigator Evan Stradley at 805-594-8068 reference
SLOPD case #200716080.
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DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Captain Jeff Smith, 805-781-7321
Prepared by: Sgt. C. Kemp
DR#: 200716080
Date/Time: 07-17-2020 at 0500 hours
Typed by: CK
Skylar Marie Marshall booking photo 7-17-20