SAN FRANCISCO — A 44-year-old man was found guilty of multiple crimes after he attacked guards at a Safeway supermarket in San Francisco in October, according to prosecutors.
Billy Hudson was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of assault, vandalism, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.
Based on testimony and evidence presented at trial, Hudson was at a Safeway supermarket in the 200 block of King Street on Oct. 15. Around 6:50 p.m., he was approached was asked to leave by the store's security guards due to suspicion of prior thefts.
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In response, Hudson assaulted one of the guards. When he left the store, he pulled out a machete and attacked the other guard before fleeing, according to authorities.
Around 25 minutes later, Hudson arrived at a pizza restaurant in the 900 block of Market Street, assaulted the employees there and broke a plastic partition before being chased off. He was apprehended by police minutes later.
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"I want to thank the jury for their thoughtful deliberation," Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Yang said in a statement. "San Franciscans and our visitors should feel secure in doing simple everyday activities like shopping for groceries or getting a bite to eat. This verdict assists us in our continued pursuit of that goal."
Hudson, currently in custody, is scheduled to be sentenced on March 11.
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