SFPD Make Arrest in Sunnydale Homicide
On Friday, May 1, 2015 at approximately 5:08PM, officers responded to the 1500 block of Sunnydale Avenue in the Bayview District regarding a well-being check on a citizen. The male victim, 24 years old, was found inside the residence suffering from severe head trauma. Aid was immediately rendered but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Based on the circumstances of the crime scene, the Medical Examiner ruled the incident as a homicide. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the possible suspect fled the scene in a red vehicle.
On May 2, 2015, Broderick Douglas, 57 year old resident of San Francisco, was arrested on the 1400 block of Palou and booked at San Francisco County Jail for the murder of his nephew. Various witness statements and other evidence led to his arrest. Attached is Douglas’ booking photo.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the SFPD Anonymous Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or text-a-tip to TIP411 with SFPD at the beginning of the message.