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SF violent crime coverage — news, SFPD press, neighborhood blogs- This week· 4
- highshooting· Mission
Inside the Valkyries practice, where shooting drills meet dance moves
During an 8-day break between games, Mission Local went behind the scenes to the Golden State Valkyries practice Inside the Valkyries practice, where shooting drills meet dance moves
Mission Local · May 20, 2026 · yesterday
- highhomicide· Sunset
Victim In Sunset Shooting Identified as Longtime Neighborhood Resident and City Employee With Checkered Past
The victim in the fatal shooting Sunday morning in San Francisco's Outer Sunset has been identified as a well known local character who had reportedly turned his life around after being released from prison.
SFist · May 19, 2026 · 2d ago
- medassault· North Beach
Tuesday Morning Topline: SF Firefighters Put Out Roof Fire North Beach
SFFD firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on Green Street in North Beach Monday evening; a massage therapist in San Mateo County was arrested for sexual battery; and a longtime KTVU anchor is departing.
SFist · May 19, 2026 · 2d ago
- highhomicide· Sunset
Man shot and killed in Sunset identified as Eric Bigone
Friends remember Eric Bigone as a Sunset District mainstay who outgrew a troubled past. Man shot and killed in Sunset identified as Eric Bigone
Mission Local · May 19, 2026 · 2d ago
- This month· 1
- highshooting· Mission
Mission District shooting leaves victim in critical condition
A shooting that grew out of a 'big fight' in the Mission left one victim in critical condition.
Mission Local · Apr 22, 2026 · 29d ago
- Last 90 days· 6
- medshooting· SoMa
2 people shot in separate incidents in SoMa and Parkmerced Saturday
Two separate shootings on the same Saturday — one in SoMa and one in Parkmerced — left two people wounded.
SF Standard · Apr 5, 2026 · 1mo ago
- highhomicide· SoMa
Man fatally shot, 2 others assaulted in San Francisco's SoMa
On March 27, 2026, at ~11:12 p.m. at Third and Harrison streets, officers found a man with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two suspects were arrested.
Press Democrat · Mar 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
- highhomicide· Potrero Hill
Grandfather killed in brutal Potrero shooting wanted to leave troubled life behind, friends say
Cornelius Wigfall was shot and killed in a brutal Potrero Hill homicide; friends say he wanted to leave his troubled past behind.
Mission Local · Mar 22, 2026 · 2mo ago
- highstabbing· Chinatown
Suspect in unprovoked SF Chinatown stabbing charged with attempted murder
At ~1:13 p.m. on a Thursday in March 2026, a man pulled a knife and stabbed a stranger in the back at Stockton and Sacramento streets. 37-year-old Jian Feng Huang was arrested.
ABC7 · Mar 7, 2026 · 2mo ago
- highstabbing· Chinatown
Shocking daylight stabbing in SF's Chinatown caught on video
Surveillance video captured a daylight stabbing in Chinatown that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
KRON4 · Mar 6, 2026 · 2mo ago
- highhomicide· Bayview
SFPD investigates homicide in the Bayview Police District 26-020
SFPD investigated an early-2026 Bayview homicide; Homicide Detail led the investigation.
SFPD · Feb 28, 2026 · 2mo ago
- This year· 29
- highshooting· Potrero Hill
S.F. shooting leaves one dead, two wounded in Potrero Hill
A shooting in Potrero Hill left one person dead and two wounded.
Mission Local · Feb 18, 2026 · 3mo ago
- highhomicide· Tenderloin
SFPD arrests suspect in Tenderloin homicide 26-015
SFPD arrested a suspect in connection with a Tenderloin homicide in early 2026.
SFPD · Feb 15, 2026 · 3mo ago
- highhomicide· Tenderloin
Tenderloin shooting is second S.F. homicide this week
On Feb 12, 2026, a man was killed in broad daylight near Turk and Taylor streets. Sefanaia Alatini, 37, of Oakland was arrested for murder.
Mission Local · Feb 12, 2026 · 3mo ago
- highshooting· Western Addition
Teen girl dies following triple shooting near busy park in SF's Western Addition
On Jan 31, 2026, three people were shot near Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street, near Margaret S. Hayward Park. One juvenile victim died.
SFist · Feb 1, 2026 · 3mo ago
- highhomicide· Mission
Mission District shooting marks San Francisco's first killing of 2026
A Mission District shooting was San Francisco's first reported homicide of 2026.
KQED · Jan 4, 2026 · 4mo ago
- lowanalysis· Citywide
Crime fell nationwide last year. But in S.F., drug offenses soared 54%.
Year-end analysis: SF homicides hit their lowest count in 70 years (28 in 2025) even as drug offenses climbed 54% citywide.
Mission Local · Jan 4, 2026 · 4mo ago
- highstabbing· Mission
UPDATE: SFPD Homicide Detail leads stabbing incident at SF General Hospital 25-152
The victim was declared deceased on Dec 6, 2025. Investigators arrested 34-year-old Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi of San Francisco.
SFPD · Dec 7, 2025 · 5mo ago
- highhomicide· Tenderloin
SFPD investigates Tenderloin District homicide 25-150
On December 2, 2025, SFPD Homicide Detail responded to a Tenderloin homicide scene and led the investigation.
SFPD · Dec 2, 2025 · 5mo ago
- highshooting· SoMa
SFPD arrests suspect in Southern District homicide 25-148
At ~12:15 a.m. on Nov 30, 2025, officers found an unknown male at 6th & Natoma streets with gunshot wounds; declared deceased on scene. Derral Robi (48) was arrested.
SFPD · Dec 1, 2025 · 5mo ago
- highhomicide· Westwood Park
SFPD investigates Taraval District homicide 25-146
On November 23, 2025, officers responded to the 200 block of Granada Avenue regarding a residential burglary and found an adult victim with serious injuries.
SFPD · Nov 23, 2025 · 5mo ago
- highhomicide· Mission
San Francisco police arrest suspect in deadly Mission District shooting
SFPD arrested a suspect tied to a deadly Mission District shooting on 16th Street.
CBS Bay Area · Nov 17, 2025 · 6mo ago
- highhomicide· Mission
What we know about the fatal Mission District shooting early Sunday
At ~12:25 a.m. on Nov 16, 2025, officers responded to the 3000 block of 16th Street (16th & Valencia). A street fight escalated; 23-year-old Larry Hudgson Jr. was arrested on suspicion of murder.
SFist · Nov 17, 2025 · 6mo ago
- highhomicide· Mission
Man shot dead in San Francisco's Mission District
A man was shot dead in the Mission District near Mission Street and 20th.
CBS Bay Area · Oct 9, 2025 · 7mo ago
- highhomicide· Tenderloin
SFPD investigates Tenderloin homicide 25-120
SFPD Homicide Detail responded to a Tenderloin homicide scene and is leading the investigation.
SFPD · Sep 22, 2025 · 8mo ago
- highstabbing· Ingleside
SFPD investigates Taraval homicide 25-115
On September 10, 2025, officers responded to Junipero Serra Boulevard and Ocean Avenue for a stabbing. The male victim succumbed to his injuries.
SFPD · Sep 10, 2025 · 8mo ago
- medshooting· Tenderloin
2 hospitalized after being shot in San Francisco's Tenderloin
Two men were hospitalized after a Tenderloin shooting; SFPD investigated.
NBC Bay Area · Sep 5, 2025 · 8mo ago
- highhomicide· Tenderloin
SFPD investigates homicide in the Tenderloin 25-110
SFPD Homicide Detail led the investigation of a Tenderloin homicide; open and active investigation at time of release.
SFPD · Aug 30, 2025 · 8mo ago
- highshooting· Mission
Victim critically injured in San Francisco shooting hours after ceasefire plea
Hours after SF leaders announced a one-day ceasefire to curb gun violence, a victim was critically injured in a Mission District shooting.
Yahoo News · Aug 30, 2025 · 8mo ago
- medshooting· Mission
SF leaders announce 1-day ceasefire to curb gun violence, hours before Mission shooting
Hours after a one-day ceasefire was announced, a shooting in the Mission underscored ongoing gun violence concerns.
Yahoo News · Aug 29, 2025 · 8mo ago
- highshooting· Marina
One fatally shot in SF's Marina
One person was fatally shot in San Francisco's Marina district, a neighborhood that rarely sees homicides.
KRON4 · Aug 22, 2025 · 9mo ago
- highshooting· Mission
Man fighting for life after daylight shooting near 16th and Mission
A man was critically wounded in a broad-daylight shooting near 16th and Mission streets.
Mission Local · Aug 14, 2025 · 9mo ago
- highhomicide· Bayview
SFPD investigates Bayview homicide 25-099
On August 11, 2025, SFPD investigated a Bayview homicide where one victim was declared deceased at the hospital. SFPD Homicide Detail leads the investigation.
SFPD · Aug 12, 2025 · 9mo ago
- lowanalysis· Citywide
San Francisco homicides fall 35% as violent crime declines
Mid-year analysis: SF homicides were down 35% year-over-year through August 2025, part of a broader violent-crime decline.
Axios SF · Aug 11, 2025 · 9mo ago
- highstabbing· Ingleside
SFPD investigates Taraval District homicide 25-095
On July 26, 2025, officers responded to Ocean Ave and Lee Ave for a stabbing. 29-year-old Sean Collins of San Francisco was booked for homicide.
SFPD · Jul 26, 2025 · 9mo ago
- medshooting· Mission
Mission District shooting: 1 injured, 2 detained, SFPD says
SFPD investigated a Mission District shooting that left one person injured and two detained.
KTVU · Jul 18, 2025 · 10mo ago
- highshooting· Bayview
SFPD investigates Bayview District homicide 25-087
On July 5, 2025, officers responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Harbor Road. Five victims were transported, including two with life-threatening injuries; one died.
SFPD · Jul 5, 2025 · 10mo ago
- highhomicide· North Beach
SFPD makes three arrests in July Central District homicide 25-088
On July 3, 2025, officers responded to a well-being check at Vandewater and Powell streets and found an adult male with a gunshot wound. Three suspects were arrested.
SFPD · Jul 3, 2025 · 10mo ago
- highshooting· SoMa
SoMa shooting: SF dispensary owner shot multiple times; suspect dies in police standoff
A SoMa dispensary owner was shot multiple times; the suspect was later killed in a standoff with police.
ABC7 · Jun 12, 2025 · 11mo ago
- highstabbing· Bayview
SFPD investigates Bayview District homicide 25-065
On May 27, 2025, officers found an adult male with an apparent stab wound. Daniel Garcia, 51, was booked for homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse.
SFPD · May 27, 2025 · 11mo ago
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- highhomicide· Mission
SFPD arrests suspect for Mission District daylight killing of 19-year-old
Trayvon Williams was charged in the daylight shooting that killed 19-year-old Keyandre Elijah Bates — San Francisco's sixth homicide of 2025.
Mission Local · May 20, 2025 · 1y ago
- highshooting· North Beach
SFPD arrests Central District homicide suspect (25-061)
On May 14, 2025, an unknown male shot at another occupied vehicle near Columbus Avenue and Northpoint Street. 44-year-old Abraham Torres was arrested.
SFPD · May 15, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Hayes Valley
SFPD investigates Park District homicide 25-059
On May 6, 2025, officers responded to the unit block of Laguna Street on a report of a deceased person. The Medical Examiner determined the death was suspicious.
SFPD · May 7, 2025 · 1y ago
- highshooting· Visitacion Valley
SFPD investigates Ingleside District homicide 25-058
On May 5, 2025, officers responded to the 1900 block of Sunnydale Avenue on a report of a shooting and located two male victims with gunshot wounds.
SFPD · May 5, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Mission
SFPD investigating Mission District homicide 25-057
SFPD Homicide Detail responded to a Mission District homicide. No arrests at the time of release; open and active investigation.
SFPD · May 2, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Tenderloin
SFPD arrest suspect in fatal Tenderloin shooting
A victim was shot and killed at the edge of the Tenderloin on a Monday afternoon — SF's fifth homicide of 2025. SFPD made an arrest.
Mission Local · Apr 15, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Bernal Heights
SFPD searches for suspect who shot, killed man in Bernal Heights
A man was shot and killed outside the Alemany public housing complex on the south side of Bernal Heights — SF's third homicide of 2025.
Mission Local · Mar 28, 2025 · 1y ago
- lowrobbery· Civic Center
S.F. police raid at Market and Van Ness yielded 40 arrests, but no charges
An SFPD raid at Market and Van Ness produced 40 arrests but no criminal charges, raising due-process questions.
Mission Local · Mar 20, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Ingleside
SFPD investigating homicide in the Ingleside District 25-034
SFPD Homicide Detail responded to an Ingleside District homicide and led the investigation.
SFPD · Mar 12, 2025 · 1y ago
- highshooting· Western Addition
SFPD investigates Northern District homicide 25-032
On March 2, 2025, SFPD officers responded to the 600 block of Larch Alley regarding a shooting and located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound.
SFPD · Mar 2, 2025 · 1y ago
- medrobbery· Glen Park
Daly City police chase into S.F. leads to multi-car crash
A Sonoma County robbery suspect was chased by Daly City police into San Francisco, ending in a multi-car crash on San Jose Avenue near Bernal Heights / Glen Park.
Mission Local · Feb 15, 2025 · 1y ago
- medstabbing· Tenderloin
Friday night stabbing in the Tenderloin leaves one person injured
SFPD investigated a stabbing in the Tenderloin where officers found one victim with an injury from an edged weapon; transported with non-life-threatening injuries.
SFist · Jan 18, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Mission
Mission NYE homicide: shots fired after pump issue, confrontation
Witnesses described a confrontation over a gas-pump issue that escalated into gunfire near 16th and South Van Ness on New Year's Eve.
Mission Local · Jan 3, 2025 · 1y ago
- highhomicide· Mission
SFPD arrests man in San Francisco's first homicide of 2025
A 29-year-old man, Jose Rivera Flores, was arrested for an early-morning shooting at a business on the 500 block of South Van Ness Avenue between 16th and 17th streets — SF's first homicide of 2025.
Mission Local · Jan 2, 2025 · 1y ago