SF firefighter accused of injuring co-worker in 2022 will not face felony charges, judge says

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A San Francisco firefighter will not face felony assault charges for badly injuring another firefighter with a heavy, 15-inch hydrant wrench in 2022.

A judge ordered 49-year-old Robert Muhammad into a mental health diversion program.

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Neither he nor his attorney would comment after Wednesday's hearing.

The Alameda County courtroom was packed with his friends and supporters.

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Muhammad attacked fellow firefighter Gabriel Shin at Shin's Oakland home after he refused to disclose which firefighters were gossiping about Muhammad's family.

Shin suffered two broken arms and a concussion in the attack.