Crime & Safety

San Francisco Man Beaten, Hospitalized After Trying To Stop Thief

A San Francisco man is fighting for his life after his family says he was badly beaten while working on Thursday night.

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August 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco man is fighting for his life after his family says he was badly beaten while working on Thursday night.

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Yowhannes Tewolde works at the Richmond Market in San Francisco. San Francisco Police said officers responded to the 3900 block of Balboa Street to investigate a reported robbery and aggravated assault.

Yowhannes' daughter, Meron Tewolde, said her father was working when someone walked in and stole water. She said the person tried to steal beer too. That's when Yowhannes tried stopping them.

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