Tenderloin District Officer-Involved Shooting 23-108

On August 28, 2023, at approximately 10:22 P.M., uniformed officers with the San Francisco Police Department responded to the 300 block of Jones Street regarding a person armed with a knife and threatening people. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the subject. During the encounter, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The male who was armed was struck by gunfire. Officers rendered aid and summoned paramedics to the scene, who had been staged nearby. The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  

This incident is being investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office; the San Francisco Police Department Investigative Services Division (ISD); 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: 230-615-390