SFPD Concludes Virtual Town Hall for July 21, 2024, Officer-Involved Shooting in the Northern District 24-077(a)
Virtual event provided preliminary information gathered from ongoing investigations, which will continue to develop as multiple independent investigations continue.
The San Francisco Police Department has concluded its virtual town hall on the July 21, 2024, officer-involved shooting incident that occurred between a uniformed San Francisco Police officers and 28-year-old Alexander Antonio Lopez. The Vimeo version offers unabridged raw video, portions of which have been edited out of the YouTube version for the sake of time for the town hall.
YouTube SFPD, 2024, OIS Town Hall Presentation
SFGovTV YouTube Channel
Vimeo SFPD, 2024, OIS Town Hall Presentation
Vimeo Unabridged Raw Video Compilation
Chief William Scott Talking Points
On July 21, 2024, at approximately 11:56 P.M., uniformed officers with the San Francisco Police Department responded to the area of Willow Street and Van Ness Avenue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred on the unit block of McAllister Street. Officers attempted to make contact with a man armed with a firearm. During the encounter, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The armed male was struck by gunfire. Officers rendered aid and paramedics responded to the scene. The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical personnel, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital
This incident is being investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office; the San Francisco Police Department Investigative Services Division (ISD); the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office (ME); the San Francisco Police Department Internal Affairs Division (IAD); and the Department of Police Accountability (DPA).
All information is preliminary and could be subject to change. This remains an open and active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. As part of SFPD’s commitment to transparency and accountability, a town hall meeting regarding this officer-involved shooting will be held within ten days.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.
SFPD Case: 240-456-071