Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting after alleged carjacking attempt in San Francisco, police say

Sunday, October 11, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO -- An officer-involved shooting following an alleged attempted carjacking Saturday night left one dead, police officials said.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m., officers responded to an attempted carjacking with a knife in the area of Market Street and Gough Street.
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Officers located and pursued the suspect to Otis Street, where they attempted to detain the suspect.

An officer-involved shooting occurred, which was captured on the officer's body-worn camera.

The suspect was struck and was pronounced dead at the scene after officers performed medical measures to aid the suspect.
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The suspect's identity has not yet been released.

This case is being investigated by several city law enforcement and legal agencies, and a town hall meeting will be held within ten days to address the shooting.



Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department 24-Hour Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD.

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