Police just released new information about the shooting that occurred next to St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco. Police said the man had stolen a shotgun from a Big Five Sporting Goods store, but still are trying to figure out why. "He believed yesterday would be his last day," San Francisco Police Department Chief Greg Suhr said.
San Bruno PD says man who stole a store shotgun said "I'm suicidal" before heading to SF where he was killed by SFPD pic.twitter.com/D9wu6A9YuL
— carolyn tyler (@ctylerabc7) November 12, 2015
Suhr said that's what Garcia told construction workers as he climbed on top of their elevator next to St. Luke's Hospital.
Surveillance video released Thursday by the San Bruno Police Department revealed the man who was armed, stealing a shotgun from the Big 5 Sporting Goods store in the city. "He told the clerk he was suicidal and that he didn't want to hurt anyone, but did not want them to resist him as well," San Bruno Police Department Lt. Tim Mahon said.
According to authorities Garcia drove directly to St. Lukes Hospital about 12 miles away.
When officials were asked if they had any idea why he chose St. Luke's Hospital, they said: "That's the big question right now. We did talk to family, they don't know if he was seeking an employment opportunity and was unhappy," Suhr said.
Suhr said witnesses described hearing the gunman fire before police arrived. "When we heard the gun shot, everybody started evacuating the building. He told everybody to evacuate the building, so everybody started running," St. Luke's Hospital security guard Maureen Washington said.
Construction workers tried to hide as the hospital was put on lockdown.
Crime scene investigators returned Thursday searching for evidence. The chief said three officers fired on the suspect when he pointed the shotgun at them.
Police searched for a second shooter, but they searched the construction site and believe Lopez Garcia acted alone. No one else was hurt.
Officials said an update will be provided on the incident during a press conference and community meeting at the Griffin Room of St. Luke's Hospital at 4 p.m. on Friday.
SF police have finished doing a second sweep of scene at St. Luke's hospital looking for evidence. pic.twitter.com/yOhGD7uRNC
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 12, 2015
SF's Mission officer-involved shooting. Fortunate no one else was hurt, tense moments at St. Luke' hospital #ABC7Now pic.twitter.com/NsysRo7gyF
— Vanessa Nevarez (@V_TheJournalist) November 12, 2015
Multiple OIS/active shooting at st Lukes hospital suspct neutralized please stay clear of area.
— Albie Esparza (@OfficerAlbie) November 12, 2015
There were shots fired on my street on top of this roof building pic.twitter.com/dMsmlogORp
— ruth segura (@RuthDSegura) November 12, 2015
@ABCNewsChannel7 #abc7now took photo of const site as officer fired shot-see smoke upper left. pic.twitter.com/XUWOHMo70Z
— Jennifer.Lawson (@JLeysin13) November 12, 2015
@ABCNewsChannel7 #abc7now took photo of const site as officer fired shot-see smoke upper left. pic.twitter.com/XUWOHMo70Z
— Jennifer.Lawson (@JLeysin13) November 12, 2015
Chief Suhr says the gunman robbed a Big 5 store in San Bruno and stole a rifle. Hispanic make in his 20s.
— Lyanne Melendez (@LyanneMelendez) November 12, 2015
Chief Suhr says it's surprising no one was hit by gunfire. @SFPD
— Lyanne Melendez (@LyanneMelendez) November 12, 2015