Mark Calcagni, the longtime general manager of San Francisco’s famous Condor Club, was found dead near his home in Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa police say. The 28‑first‑year former DJ and nightclub manager was shot in a strike that happened early in the morning, around 6:30 a.m., on Oct. 3.
Investigators are treating the case as a full‑scale homicide probe. “Everything’s on the table,” former LAPD detective Moses Castillo told Fox News Digital. “Whether it was a targeted attack, an assassination, or a robbery gone bad – no theory has been ruled out.”
Calcagni ran the Condor Club, a strip‑tease venue in San Francisco’s North Beach that’s known for its cash‑heavy business model and tight security. In that environment, business disputes, labor grievances, and even personal feuds can turn deadly. “A lot of the stuff happens under the table,” Castillo said. “If someone feels they were shorted or ripped off, that anger can fester and explode.”
Because the club has a large workforce and dozens of performers who come from all over the Bay Area, detectives are looking at a wide range of suspects. It could have been a stranger or someone who had a direct link to the business. City officials say they’re canvassing the entire Brookwood Avenue area, reviewing security footage from local cameras and Ring door‑bell systems – “gold mines” for investigators, according to Castillo.
The gunfire occurred in a low‑crime part of Santa Rosa, but the early‑morning timing means the suspect is likely to have been in or near Calcagni’s home. “At 6:30 a.m., nobody’s doing public walks on the street and Santa Rosa isn’t known for late‑night crime,” said security expert Chris McGoey. “That doesn’t rule out a personal attack, though.”
McGoey told Fox News that detectives will look for clues: missing property, whether Calcagni was robbed or targeted, and any phone or CCTV data. If nothing was taken, the case leans more toward an execution than a robbery. If several rounds were fired, that suggests the shooter aimed to send a warning.
In the weeks before his death, Calcagni was involved in a number of business and romantic relationships that could produce enemies. Police will interview anyone who had recent contact with him, searching for arguments, fights, or failed business deals. They’re also asking whether any claims of sexual assault or human trafficking could have created a vendetta.
In a long‑time friend’s words, Calcagni was “the best manager of entertainers out there.” He hired friends, let family members work as door staff, and was known for treating performers fairly. If anyone was wronged, that anger could have crossed the street and into the early‑morning office.
The FBI has commented that it will not rule out federal assistance. “Santa Rosa is a small department,” Castillo said. “They may need the FBI’s wider resources, technology, and databases.”
Police are still asking anyone who saw something – especially dash‑cam or security footage – to come forward. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Fund for information that leads to an arrest. Call the SRPD tip line at (707) 543‑3590 or text “TIPS” to 8848.
The case is wide open: “Anything and everything’s on the table.” Whether this was a preplanned hit, a random robbery, or a revenge‑driven killing, the detectives are digging for answers. Keep your eyes on the street and share that footage if you see anything suspicious.
Source: Fox News
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