San Francisco Police Investigating Recent Homicides 21-153
On Friday, August 13, 2021, at approximately 11:40 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Tenderloin Station responded to the 300 block of Turk Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located two shooting victims. The first victim, a 23-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The second victim, a 51-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators determined that two suspects fled the scene in a dark SUV following the shooting.
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, at approximately 2:11 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Mission Station responded to the area of Alameda and Utah Streets for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located a 35-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators from the SFPD Homicide Detail responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Arrests have been made in this incident. The details of which are documented in SFPD News Release 21-154
On Monday, August 16, 2021, at approximately 8:09 a.m., San Francisco Police officers from Bayview Station responded to the 2400 block of San Bruno Avenue for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located a 33-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where, despite life-saving efforts by medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at approximately 12:57 a.m., San Francisco Police officers from Tenderloin Station were called to a local hospital regarding a walk-in shooting victim. The victim, a 48-year-old male, was privately transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries. Investigators determined that the victim was assaulted by three unknown suspects on the 800 block of Larkin Street. One suspect produced a gun and shot the victim. The suspects then fled on foot.
These investigations are being led by the SFPD Homicide Detail. Investigators believe that the incidents are isolated and there is no evidence to suggest that they are related.
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.