San Francisco Police Arrest Taraval District Homicide Suspect 23-156(a)

On December 13, 2023, at approximately 2:39 a.m., San Francisco Police responded to the area of San Jose Ave and Plymouth Ave regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male with apparent gunshot wounds.  Officers administered medical aid, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and summoned paramedics to the scene. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail is investigating this incident. Through the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as, 46-year-old male Christopher Kyle Marsh. SFPD Homicide investigators developed probable cause to obtain a Ramey warrant for Marsh.  

On Thursday, December 14, 2023, SFPD officers assigned to Ingleside Station located Marsh on the 5500 block of Mission St. at approximately 11:40 a.m. and placed him under arrest for the homicide. The arresting officers also developed probable cause to arrest him for possession of suspected narcotics and two outstanding arrest warrants out of San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. 

Marsh was booked into San Francisco County Jail for the homicide arrest warrant (Violation: 187(a) PC, No Bail Amount), possession of methamphetamine (11377(1) HS, and possession of drug paraphernalia (11364(2) HS).  

While an arrest has 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.  

SFPD Case# 230-871-984