SAN FRANCISCO, California — A man was fatally shot by San Francisco police officers during an armed robbery investigation late Sunday night.
On July 21, 2024, at approximately 11:56 p.m., uniformed officers with the San Francisco Police Department responded to the area of Willow Street and Van Ness Avenue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred on the unit block of McAllister Street. Officers stated they attempted to make contact with a man armed with a firearm. During the encounter, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the armed male was struck by gunfire.
Officers rendered aid, and paramedics responded to the scene. The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical personnel, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department.
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: 240-456-071.
