Arrest for fatal stabbing at San Mateo bus stop

Bibbs was arrested 3:45 p.m. May 16 in Redwood City, where he often stayed, following an investigation. Police identified Bibbs as a suspect after police canvased the area for surveillance cameras and talked with witnesses. According to the San Mateo Police Department, Bibbs is a parolee-at-large, had an outstanding warrant, and had failed to register as a sex offender. Bibbs has a 2020 conviction for stabbing a person at a bus stop and a 2013 conviction for stabbing someone in a vehicle, police said. Bibbs has been charged with homicide, being armed while committing a felony, and assault with a deadly weapon. The DA’s Office said Bibbs already has two strikes against him for a 1986 sexual assault case and a 1993 case for assault with a deadly weapon. Because of his two previous strikes, he is eligible for 25 years to life in prison. Bibbs made his first appearance in court May 23, and he will next appear in court June 1 for entry of plea.

Officer Alison Gilmore, public information officer with the San Mateo Police Department, said the quick identification and arrest of a suspect was due to officers quickly tracking down witnesses and interviewing people.

“There was nothing fancy about our investigation except for the fact our department worked around the clock and put boots on the ground, and we were able to identify and locate a suspect within a matter of days,” Gilmore said.

Gilmore said they could not release any more information about Bibbs or case details because the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the case security footage related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sgt. Paul Pak at (650) 522-7660 or pak@cityofsanmateo.org.

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