Tenderloin District Officer Involved Shooting 25-011

On January 27, 2025, at approximately 4:56 p.m., uniformed officers with the San Francisco Police Department responded to the area of Mission and 9th Streets regarding a shooting.

Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds being treated by paramedics. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers received information that a suspect was possibly in a nearby building. Officers set up a perimeter around the building to safely apprehend the suspect and developed a strategic plan utilizing the assistance of additional SFPD resources such as Specialist, Tactical, and Hostage Negotiation teams. The suspect failed to comply and refused to exit the building.

During this contact, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Officers made entry and located the suspect who was suffering from life-threatening injuries.  Officers and paramedics rendered aid on scene. Despite the lifesaving efforts of first responders, the suspect was pronounced deceased.

During the investigation, a firearm was recovered at the scene.

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# 250053065