A San Rafael woman was arrested after she allegedly fatally stabbed her mother Monday afternoon, according to police.
Shortly before 5 p.m. Monday, San Rafael police officers responded to Cresta Way after they were alerted to multiple reports of a physical fight and stabbing at an apartment in the complex.
Upon arrival, they were directed to an apartment's rear balcony where they saw Tonantzyn Oris Beltran, 28, on a balcony holding a knife in her hand, standing next to a stabbed female victim.
Police said Beltran was not readily responsive to the officers' commands and directions. As officers were confronting Beltran from the balcony, another team of officers forced their way into the apartment through the front door and immediately took Beltran into custody.
Firefighters were able to give first aid to the victim, who was then sent to a hospital. However, she died due to her extensive injuries, police said.
According to police, the victim was identified as Beltran's 55-year-old mother, Olivia Beltran. They said they are looking into a possible motive for why the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim.
A friend of Olivia Beltran said she was devastated, describing her as a passionate activist who spent years fighting for affordable housing and immigrant rights.
“She was a community leader and a fighter, she always fought for social justice,” Hilda Castillo said.
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Castillo added that her friend was a doting mother of two daughters, and had tried to help her daughter through her mental health issues for years. She said that she never saw the pair argue and still couldn’t believe that Beltran was accused of killing her own mother.
Those with relevant information are asked to call San Rafael police at 415-485-3000. Tips can also be sent online at http://www.srpd.org/tips.
