San Francisco police shoot armed man who was 'threatening neighbors' in Outer Sunset

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Sunday, March 9, 2025
SFPD shoots armed man 'threatening neighbors' in Outer Sunset
A man with a gun who was threatening his neighbors was shot by a police officer Saturday near Golden Gate Park, police said.

SAN FRANCISCO -- A man with a gun who was threatening his neighbors was shot by a police officer Saturday afternoon in the Outer Sunset neighborhood near Golden Gate Park, police said.

Officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of 41st Avenue at about 4:23 p.m. The man discharged his weapon, and he was shot by police, officials said without providing details.

The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

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A spokesman said the shooting was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the public.

As a police shooting, the incident is being investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office and internal police units that review conduct. A town hall meeting detailing the shooting will be held within 10 days.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

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