Crime & Safety
Suspect Dies Following Shootout With Police
The suspect was holed-up in a building after allegedly shooting another man.
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco uniformed officers killed a shooting suspect following a standoff in the city's South of Market district on Monday afternoon.
The San Francisco Police Department said that around 4:55 p.m., officers were alerted to a report of a shooting in the area of Mission and 9th Streets. When they arrived, they reportedly found a man with gunshot wounds being treated by paramedics.
After the victim was sent to a local hospital due to his life-threatening injuries, officers learned that a suspect in the shooting was possibly in a nearby building. Officers set up a perimeter around the building to coax the suspect to leave and surrender peacefully.
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However, the suspect allegedly did not comply and refused to leave the building. Police said a gunfire exchange ensued afterward between the suspect and officers.
Officers then entered the building and found the suspect suffering from life-threatening injuries.
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The suspect was pronounced dead later.
Police said a firearm was recovered at the scene.
The shootout between the officers and the suspect is under investigation.
According to police, a town hall meeting about the fatal encounter will be held within 10 days.
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