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San Francisco Officer Critically Wounded in Shootout; Suspect Arrested

Investigators from the police department, the city’s oversight board and the district attorney are reviewing the case and a public town hall is planned within 10 days.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred late Sunday night when officers tried to stop a car linked to a residential theft and pursued it through city streets until it became disabled near Bayshore Boulevard and Jerrold Avenue.
  • Officer Brittney Taylor was struck multiple times and taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital with life‑threatening injuries; union leaders said she was in surgery and is expected to survive.
  • Authorities arrested 36‑year‑old Noris Reed III near Bayshore and Costa Street and booked him on multiple counts including attempted murder and several weapons offenses.
  • Police recovered two firearms at the scene and a passenger in the suspect’s car was also hospitalized in critical condition after officers returned fire.
  • The SFPD’s Investigative Services Division, Internal Affairs, the Department of Police Accountability and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office are conducting concurrent reviews, a fundraiser has been organized for Taylor’s family, and officials say the upcoming town hall will allow public questions about the officer‑involved shooting.