San Francisco Police Arrest Second Suspect Wanted in Connection with Jace Young Homicide 21-004(b)

On July 4, 2020, at approximately 10:44 p.m., San Francisco Police responded to the unit block of Whitfield Court for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found a juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, 6-year-old Jace Young, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite the best efforts of the medical staff, Jace succumbed to his injuries. A second shooting victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Investigators from the SFPD Homicide Detail developed information that led to the identity of two suspects; 18-year-old James Harbor and 18-year-old Deshaune Lumpkin, both of San Francisco.  Investigators obtained arrest warrants for Harbor and Lumpkin. On January 6, 2021, San Francisco Police officers arrested 18-year-old James Harbor of San Francisco and booked him on charges of homicide (187 PC), attempted homicide (664/187 PC), and carrying a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony (25800(a) PC).  

On Wednesday August 11, 2021, San Francisco Police officers from the Northern Housing Unit and Community Violence Reduction Team located and arrested Deshaune Lumpkin on the 1100 block of Scott Street. Lumpkin was arrested for his outstanding warrants for the homicide of Jace Young.  

While arrests have been made, this remains an open and active investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.