Overview
- Police responded to a reported theft at the Trader Joe’s at California and Hyde and officers chased a suspect into the street, where a passing vehicle struck the suspect and two officers on Friday.
- Firefighters extricated at least one person who was pinned under the vehicle and all three victims were taken to San Francisco General Hospital; the suspect later died and the officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
- SFPD said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators while the department is actively investigating the theft, the foot pursuit and the collision.
- The San Francisco Police Officers Association described a violent struggle during the detention attempt and city leaders and Trader Joe’s have issued statements expressing concern and support for those involved.
- The case will likely prompt review of SFPD’s 2023 foot-pursuit policy because such chases are considered dangerous, and the investigation could affect future practice and oversight of officer pursuit tactics.