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Person Arrested After Shooting Near San Francisco Pride Events

Police say a quick patrol response led to an on-scene arrest and the probe into the incident is ongoing.

Overview

  • Police found a person suffering a gunshot wound near United Nations Plaza during Pride activities on Saturday afternoon and began rendering aid at the scene.
  • The wounded victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries described by authorities as non-life-threatening.
  • Officers located a person matching the victim’s description, a brief foot chase followed, and that individual was apprehended and placed in custody.
  • An officer was hurt during the pursuit and taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury; the suspect’s name and formal charges have not been released.
  • The San Francisco Police Department calls the case an active investigation and is asking the public to share tips at 415-575-4444 or by texting TIP411 with a message beginning SFPD, and further updates will depend on investigative and prosecutorial steps.