A shooting suspect was killed by San Francisco police officers following a standoff in the city's South of Market district on Monday afternoon. The incident began with a report of a shooting, and a victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The suspect was located in a nearby building, but refused to surrender peacefully. A shootout ensued between the suspect and officers, resulting in the suspect's death.
San Francisco uniformed officers fatally shot a shooting suspect following a standoff in the city's South of Market district on Monday afternoon. The San Francisco Police Department said that around 4:55 p.m., officers were alerted to a report of a shooting in the area of Mission and 9th Streets. When they arrived, they reportedly found a man with gunshot wounds being treated by paramedics.
After the victim was sent to a local hospital due to his life-threatening injuries, officers learned that a suspect in the shooting was possibly in a nearby building. Officers set up a perimeter around the building to coax the suspect to leave and surrender peacefully. However, the suspect allegedly did not comply and refused to leave the building. Police said a gunfire exchange ensued afterward between the suspect and officers. Officers then entered the building and found the suspect suffering from life-threatening injuries. The suspect was pronounced dead later. The shootout between the officers and the suspect is under investigation. According to police, a town hall meeting about the fatal encounter will be held within 10 days
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE SHOOTING STANDOFF SOUTH OF MARKET SUSPECT
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