George Kelly

San Francisco police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Mission they say happened early Saturday morning, marking the city&#8217;s 14th homicide of the year.

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San Francisco police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Mission they say happened early Saturday morning, marking the city's 14th homicide of the year.

San Francisco police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Mission they say happened early Saturday morning, marking the city&#8217;s 14th homicide of the year.

A person was found suffering from gunshot wounds at 4:06 a.m. on Wiese Street between 15th and 16th streets, police said.&nbsp;

A person was found suffering from gunshot wounds at 4:06 a.m. on Wiese Street between 15th and 16th streets, police said.&nbsp;

After providing aid, the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, but was later pronounced dead.

After providing aid, the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, but was later pronounced dead.

The San Francisco Chief Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim Tuesday morning as Dacari Marcell Spiers, 26, of San Francisco.

The San Francisco Chief Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim Tuesday morning as Dacari Marcell Spiers, 26, of San Francisco.

Family mourns Lowell High grad killed at Dolores Park: ‘Luis was a bright light’

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The number of homicides is down in San Francisco so far this year, with 14 recorded, compared to the same period last year, when 22 were recorded, according to police data.

The number of homicides is down in San Francisco so far this year, with 14 recorded, compared to the same period last year, when 22 were recorded, according to police data.

Gun violence is also down 37% so far this year, with police logging 53 incidents as of June 2.

Gun violence is also down 37% so far this year, with police logging 53 incidents as of June 2.

<a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/PoliceCommission61224-Commission%20Crime%20Trends%20Notes%2006.12.24.pdf">According to data</a> SFPD Chief Bill Scott presented to the most recent Police Commission hearing on Wednesday, the overall clearance rate for homicides in 2024 was 93%.

<a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/PoliceCommission61224-Commission%20Crime%20Trends%20Notes%2006.12.24.pdf">According to data</a> SFPD Chief Bill Scott presented to the most recent Police Commission hearing on Wednesday, the overall clearance rate for homicides in 2024 was 93%.

The 13th killing of the year claimed the life of 19-year-old Lowell High School graduate Luis Arguello-Inglis, who was gunned down on June 6 at Dolores Park. Police have yet to announce any suspects in that case and the family has asked for the public&#8217;s help in identifying the gunman.

The 13th killing of the year claimed the life of 19-year-old Lowell High School graduate Luis Arguello-Inglis, who was gunned down on June 6 at Dolores Park. Police have yet to announce any suspects in that case and the family has asked for the public's help in identifying the gunman.

The 13th killing of the year claimed the life of 19-year-old Lowell High School graduate Luis Arguello-Inglis, who was gunned down on June 6 at Dolores Park. Police have yet to announce any suspects in that case and the family has asked for the public&#8217;s help in identifying the gunman.

Shooting in the Mission marks San Francisco’s 14th homicide of 2024

David Sjostedt

Two people have entered drug treatment through a new initiative that San Francisco police launched in late May to arrest people suspected of using drugs in public.

Two people have entered drug treatment through a new initiative that San Francisco police launched in late May to arrest people suspected of using drugs in public.

The initiative, which launched alongside a number of local, state and federal law enforcement efforts targeting the city’s open-air drug markets, has resulted in the arrest of 476 people who were suspected of using drugs or being under the influence of drugs in public.&nbsp;

The initiative, which launched alongside a number of local, state and federal law enforcement efforts targeting the city’s open-air drug markets, has resulted in the arrest of 476 people who were suspected of using drugs or being under the influence of drugs in public.&nbsp;

Police Chief Bill Scott acknowledged the efforts haven’t moved many people with addiction into treatment, but said the city lacks another method of removing people who are using drugs from public spaces.&nbsp;

Police Chief Bill Scott acknowledged the efforts haven’t moved many people with addiction into treatment, but said the city lacks another method of removing people who are using drugs from public spaces.&nbsp;

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott speaks at a hearing before the Police Commission, in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Community members attended the hearing at City Hall to gather details and about the Dolores Hill Bomb and raise qualms about the subsequent arrests. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard

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“I know that&#8217;s a small number, but we started at zero,” Scott said at a San Francisco Police Commission meeting on Wednesday. “You’ll never hear me say that arresting folks will solve addiction, but these are still crimes.”

“I know that's a small number, but we started at zero,” Scott said at a San Francisco Police Commission meeting on Wednesday. “You’ll never hear me say that arresting folks will solve addiction, but these are still crimes.”

“I know that&#8217;s a small number, but we started at zero,” Scott said at a San Francisco Police Commission meeting on Wednesday. “You’ll never hear me say that arresting folks will solve addiction, but these are still crimes.”

Police Commission member Max Carter-Oberstone questioned whether the department should continue the program in the face of the results.

Police Commission member Max Carter-Oberstone questioned whether the department should continue the program in the face of the results.

“How much longer are we going to continue experimenting with this?” Carter-Oberstone said.&nbsp;

“How much longer are we going to continue experimenting with this?” Carter-Oberstone said.&nbsp;

Fatal overdoses in the city have <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/14/over-400-people-have-died-of-drug-overdoses-this-year-in-san-francisco/">climbed to record highs this year</a>, with 71 people dying from drugs in July, according to preliminary data from the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office.

Over 400 people have died of drug overdoses this year in San Francisco

Fatal overdoses in the city have <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/14/over-400-people-have-died-of-drug-overdoses-this-year-in-san-francisco/">climbed to record highs this year</a>, with 71 people dying from drugs in July, according to preliminary data from the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office.

A group of people sit behind Ken Reigenborn, bottom left, on a sidewalk in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco on Monday, July 4, 2022. Fentanyl and other opioids are common the Tenderloin neighborhood. 

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Scott said the Department of Public Health has helped advise on the new program, and he contended that no other city department possesses the police’s ability to forcibly remove people using drugs from the public.&nbsp;

Scott said the Department of Public Health has helped advise on the new program, and he contended that no other city department possesses the police’s ability to forcibly remove people using drugs from the public.&nbsp;

When the effort <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/23/san-francisco-to-address-public-intoxication-under-new-program/">launched in late May</a>, city officials said the program would focus on people whose drug use presented a danger to themselves or others.&nbsp;&nbsp;

San Francisco could crack down on public drug use under new program

When the effort <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/23/san-francisco-to-address-public-intoxication-under-new-program/">launched in late May</a>, city officials said the program would focus on people whose drug use presented a danger to themselves or others.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Until some other entity other than the police department deals with this issue, it really doesn&#8217;t leave us with much of a choice,” Scott said. “People are fed up with the talk.”&nbsp;

“Until some other entity other than the police department deals with this issue, it really doesn't leave us with much of a choice,” Scott said. “People are fed up with the talk.”&nbsp;

“Until some other entity other than the police department deals with this issue, it really doesn&#8217;t leave us with much of a choice,” Scott said. “People are fed up with the talk.”&nbsp;

Eight officers and one sergeant are working full-time to arrest people suspected of using drugs, while four officers are working part-time on the initiative and another six officers recently started making arrests of drug users at night, Scott said.&nbsp;

Eight officers and one sergeant are working full-time to arrest people suspected of using drugs, while four officers are working part-time on the initiative and another six officers recently started making arrests of drug users at night, Scott said.&nbsp;

The police department has arrested over 300 alleged drug dealers and seized over 220 pounds of drugs in the last three months. The California Highway Patrol announced last Friday it had made 100 drug arrests since April.

The police department has arrested over 300 alleged drug dealers and seized over 220 pounds of drugs in the last three months. The California Highway Patrol announced last Friday it had made 100 drug arrests since April.

The recent influx of drug arrests <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/08/08/1000-people-jailed-as-san-francisco-ramps-up-drug-arrests/">caused the local jail population</a> to breach 1,000 people for the first time in years.&nbsp;

1,000 people in jail as San Francisco ramps up drug arrests

The recent influx of drug arrests <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/08/08/1000-people-jailed-as-san-francisco-ramps-up-drug-arrests/">caused the local jail population</a> to breach 1,000 people for the first time in years.&nbsp;

San Francisco drug crisis: 2 people entered treatment out of 476 arrested

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Lieutenants and sergeants approving their own overtime. Officers calling in sick, then working security jobs. Fifteen officers working 80-hour weeks in the past year. These and other revelations were detailed in a damning report released Thursday by the city’s budget and legislative analyst on the San Francisco Police Department’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/09/sfpd-pay-millions-more-for-officers-to-work-fewer-hours-why/">profligate overtime spending</a>, which jumped 317% over the past five years and reached $108.4 million last year.

SFPD pays millions more for officers to work fewer hours—why?

Lieutenants and sergeants approving their own overtime. Officers calling in sick, then working security jobs. Fifteen officers working 80-hour weeks in the past year. These and other revelations were detailed in a damning report released Thursday by the city’s budget and legislative analyst on the San Francisco Police Department’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/09/sfpd-pay-millions-more-for-officers-to-work-fewer-hours-why/">profligate overtime spending</a>, which jumped 317% over the past five years and reached $108.4 million last year.

“We found a lack of both internal and external accountability for overtime limit violations and excessive overtime at SFPD,” the authors of the audit wrote. “The Department has not taken sufficient steps to enforce its overtime limits, and violations typically do not result in consequences or corrective action.”

“We found a lack of both internal and external accountability for overtime limit violations and excessive overtime at SFPD,” the authors of the audit wrote. “The Department has not taken sufficient steps to enforce its overtime limits, and violations typically do not result in consequences or corrective action.”

In one of the most striking findings, the audit “revealed potential abuse patterns, including frequent sick leave use on specific days of the week … to avoid weekend duties” and sick leave that corresponded with private security details.

In one of the most striking findings, the audit “revealed potential abuse patterns, including frequent sick leave use on specific days of the week … to avoid weekend duties” and sick leave that corresponded with private security details.

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<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote>“I knew it was bad, but not this bad.”<cite>Supervisor Dean Preston</cite></blockquote></figure>

According to the audit, the SFPD has spent wastefully on overtime, in some cases possibly fraudulently, with little to no oversight, to the detriment of neighborhood station staffing, police response times, and crime reduction.

According to the audit, the SFPD has spent wastefully on overtime, in some cases possibly fraudulently, with little to no oversight, to the detriment of neighborhood station staffing, police response times, and crime reduction.

“I knew it was bad, but not this bad,” said Supervisor Dean Preston, who requested the audit.&nbsp;

“I knew it was bad, but not this bad,” said Supervisor Dean Preston, who requested the audit.&nbsp;

SFPD Chief Bill Scott agreed with many of the findings, saying in a letter dated Tuesday that the department “recognized the need to improve controls” and admitting that “there is more to be done to ensure that overtime is used appropriately and in the right quantities.”&nbsp;

SFPD Chief Bill Scott agreed with many of the findings, saying in a letter dated Tuesday that the department “recognized the need to improve controls” and admitting that “there is more to be done to ensure that overtime is used appropriately and in the right quantities.”&nbsp;

Police Chief Bill Scott and Assistant Chief David Lazarin chat during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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The audit comes at a time when the department is short by&nbsp; 274 officers and relies on overtime to fill needed areas, wrote Scott.

The audit comes at a time when the department is short by&nbsp; 274 officers and relies on overtime to fill needed areas, wrote Scott.

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-potential-abuse-patterns">‘Potential abuse patterns’</h2>

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The audit looked at a five years periods reviewed — 2018-19 and 2022-23 — and found in 2022-23 department spent $108.4 million on overtime. Overtime hours cost the department <a href="https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/MOUs/Police-Officers-Association-2018-2023-Amendment-No-2.pdf">1.5 times the base pay</a> for a regular shift.

The audit looked at a five years periods reviewed — 2018-19 and 2022-23 — and found in 2022-23 department spent $108.4 million on overtime. Overtime hours cost the department <a href="https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/MOUs/Police-Officers-Association-2018-2023-Amendment-No-2.pdf">1.5 times the base pay</a> for a regular shift.

The audit found that 12% of officers received 32% of the overtime pay, and the vast majority goes to initiatives such as special operations in the Tenderloin to deal with drug dealers and Union Square for retail theft, rather than neighborhood policing. The audit found little evidence that either of those initiatives had positive impacts on crime or response times.

The audit found that 12% of officers received 32% of the overtime pay, and the vast majority goes to initiatives such as special operations in the Tenderloin to deal with drug dealers and Union Square for retail theft, rather than neighborhood policing. The audit found little evidence that either of those initiatives had positive impacts on crime or response times.

It also found potential policy violations, such as managers approving their own overtime, and 15 officers making up for an outsized amount of overtime. Some officers work the equivalent of 80-hour weeks throughout the year.&nbsp;

It also found potential policy violations, such as managers approving their own overtime, and 15 officers making up for an outsized amount of overtime. Some officers work the equivalent of 80-hour weeks throughout the year.&nbsp;

In an especially disturbing trend, officers call in sick, then work private security details through what’s called the 10B program.

In an especially disturbing trend, officers call in sick, then work private security details through what’s called the 10B program.

Twenty percent of all overtime used by a small group of officers with the most overtime was paid out as part of the 10B program, which details officers to do security for private entities who then reimburse the city.&nbsp; The audit also found a 77% spike in sick leave over the past five years, jumping from 14 days a year to 25 — which contributed to more overtime spending to fill the gaps.&nbsp;

Twenty percent of all overtime used by a small group of officers with the most overtime was paid out as part of the 10B program, which details officers to do security for private entities who then reimburse the city.&nbsp; The audit also found a 77% spike in sick leave over the past five years, jumping from 14 days a year to 25 — which contributed to more overtime spending to fill the gaps.&nbsp;

Supervisors Dean Preston attends the weekly Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for addressing local legislation, establishing city policies, as well as adopting ordinances and resolutions. The governmental body’s meetings are always open to public comment from residents.

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Approximately 51,000 hours of overtime related to 10B went to employees who were ineligible for such work due to high sick-leave usage between 2020 and 2023, the report said.

Approximately 51,000 hours of overtime related to 10B went to employees who were ineligible for such work due to high sick-leave usage between 2020 and 2023, the report said.

“SFPD does not adequately control staff use of overtime or monitor and enforce established overtime limits,” the audit found. “SFPD sworn staff regularly exceeded established overtime limits.”

“SFPD does not adequately control staff use of overtime or monitor and enforce established overtime limits,” the audit found. “SFPD sworn staff regularly exceeded established overtime limits.”

The report warned not just of overspending on overtime but of risks “to public safety and officer health” from overwork and burnout.

The report warned not just of overspending on overtime but of risks “to public safety and officer health” from overwork and burnout.

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The department failed to police this excess overtime or even report it, as required by city rules, which include daily, weekly, and annual caps on overtime.&nbsp;

The department failed to police this excess overtime or even report it, as required by city rules, which include daily, weekly, and annual caps on overtime.&nbsp;

The audit found that 13% of overtime cards, which require two approvals, failed to have one or both signatures. In some cases, the same approver signed twice. In other cases, lieutenants or sergeants approved their own overtime.

The audit found that 13% of overtime cards, which require two approvals, failed to have one or both signatures. In some cases, the same approver signed twice. In other cases, lieutenants or sergeants approved their own overtime.

The department did not enforce absenteeism rules or properly monitor attendance. It also failed to monitor officers who reached a sick-leave threshold, then received overtime, a practice barred by city rules.&nbsp;

The department did not enforce absenteeism rules or properly monitor attendance. It also failed to monitor officers who reached a sick-leave threshold, then received overtime, a practice barred by city rules.&nbsp;

<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote>'SFPD does not adequately control staff use of overtime or monitor and enforce established overtime limits. SFPD sworn staff regularly exceeded established overtime limits.'<cite>Audit findings</cite></blockquote></figure>

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Personnel mismanagement adversely affected staffing at district stations, the report found. The overtime backfilling “resulted in uneven coverage at district stations, with too much backfill overtime worked at some stations on some days and not enough worked at other stations on other days.”

Personnel mismanagement adversely affected staffing at district stations, the report found. The overtime backfilling “resulted in uneven coverage at district stations, with too much backfill overtime worked at some stations on some days and not enough worked at other stations on other days.”

Preston requested the audit in 2023. The supervisor has critiqued SFPD spending, such as a request for $25 million in extra overtime pay last year.&nbsp;

Preston requested the audit in 2023. The supervisor has critiqued SFPD spending, such as a request for $25 million in extra overtime pay last year.&nbsp;

The audit raises questions about the legitimacy of claims by SFPD leaders that they can’t provide the services citizens expect due to the officer shortage, despite ever-increasing budgets.&nbsp;

The audit raises questions about the legitimacy of claims by SFPD leaders that they can’t provide the services citizens expect due to the officer shortage, despite ever-increasing budgets.&nbsp;

The department and its rank-and-file union claim overtime is the only way to fill staffing gaps.

The department and its rank-and-file union claim overtime is the only way to fill staffing gaps.

According to Preston’s office, the SFPD’s annual budget of $821 million —&nbsp;an increase of $200 million since 2020 — is the highest ever, despite declining calls for service and a drop in crime.

According to Preston’s office, the SFPD’s annual budget of $821 million —&nbsp;an increase of $200 million since 2020 — is the highest ever, despite declining calls for service and a drop in crime.

“The violation of laws and contracts, the lack of oversight, and the abuse of overtime are alarming and require immediate intervention,” Preston said.

“The violation of laws and contracts, the lack of oversight, and the abuse of overtime are alarming and require immediate intervention,” Preston said.

Cops are calling in sick to clock overtime on side gigs, audit finds

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A woman suspected of shoplifting a variety of goods from San Francisco&#8217;s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/01/shuttered-korean-bbq-spot-sued-by-stonestown-mall/">Stonestown mall</a> was arrested in Hawaii last week as she got off a plane, police said Tuesday.

Korean barbecue spot sued by Stonestown mall for $1.4M

A woman suspected of shoplifting a variety of goods from San Francisco's <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/01/shuttered-korean-bbq-spot-sued-by-stonestown-mall/">Stonestown mall</a> was arrested in Hawaii last week as she got off a plane, police said Tuesday.

A woman suspected of shoplifting a variety of goods from San Francisco&#8217;s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/01/shuttered-korean-bbq-spot-sued-by-stonestown-mall/">Stonestown mall</a> was arrested in Hawaii last week as she got off a plane, police said Tuesday.

Denayaha Duree was taken into custody on Valentine&#8217;s Day by U.S. Marshals at the Honolulu airport on multiple outstanding warrants, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

Denayaha Duree was taken into custody on Valentine's Day by U.S. Marshals at the Honolulu airport on multiple outstanding warrants, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

Denayaha Duree was taken into custody on Valentine&#8217;s Day by U.S. Marshals at the Honolulu airport on multiple outstanding warrants, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

“The long arm of the law extended to the beautiful islands of Hawaii this week,&#8221; said police Chief Bill Scott.

“The long arm of the law extended to the beautiful islands of Hawaii this week," said police Chief Bill Scott.

“The long arm of the law extended to the beautiful islands of Hawaii this week,&#8221; said police Chief Bill Scott.

Duree is accused of stealing merchandise from an unnamed store at Stonestown mall on Jan. 29 along with another woman. When approached by an employee, the women fled to a vehicle in the parking lot, police said.

Duree is accused of stealing merchandise from an unnamed store at Stonestown mall on Jan. 29 along with another woman. When approached by an employee, the women fled to a vehicle in the parking lot, police said.

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Investigators recognized Duree from a previous organized retail theft arrest. They worked with the police department&#8217;s Fugitive Recovery Enforcement Team and the U.S. Marshals Service to track her movements.

Investigators recognized Duree from a previous organized retail theft arrest. They worked with the police department's Fugitive Recovery Enforcement Team and the U.S. Marshals Service to track her movements.

Investigators recognized Duree from a previous organized retail theft arrest. They worked with the police department&#8217;s Fugitive Recovery Enforcement Team and the U.S. Marshals Service to track her movements.

Duree was also wanted for two luxury store thefts in downtown San Francisco last May, police said.

Duree was also wanted for two luxury store thefts in downtown San Francisco last May, police said.

Formal charges against Duree are pending extradition to California.

Formal charges against Duree are pending extradition to California.

Suspected Stonestown shoplifter thought she’d escaped to Hawaii. Then cops said, ‘Aloha’

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A suspect shot at plainclothes cops Thursday night near Twitter&#8217;s former office building in downtown San Francisco. Nobody was injured, police said.

A suspect shot at plainclothes cops Thursday night near Twitter's former office building in downtown San Francisco. Nobody was injured, police said.

A suspect shot at plainclothes cops Thursday night near Twitter&#8217;s former office building in downtown San Francisco. Nobody was injured, police said.

The San Francisco Police Department said the armed suspect was taken into custody with the help of the Sheriff&#8217;s Department after the 8:15 p.m. shooting near Ninth and Mission streets in SoMa, a block from Market Street. A large police presence was seen outside the social media company&#8217;s old headquarters at around 8:35 p.m.

The San Francisco Police Department said the armed suspect was taken into custody with the help of the Sheriff's Department after the 8:15 p.m. shooting near Ninth and Mission streets in SoMa, a block from Market Street. A large police presence was seen outside the social media company's old headquarters at around 8:35 p.m.

The San Francisco Police Department said the armed suspect was taken into custody with the help of the Sheriff&#8217;s Department after the 8:15 p.m. shooting near Ninth and Mission streets in SoMa, a block from Market Street. A large police presence was seen outside the social media company&#8217;s old headquarters at around 8:35 p.m.

Police arrested&nbsp; Freddie Tooks Dilworth, on suspicion of a litany of offenses including attempted murder and possessing a firearm as a felon.&nbsp;

Police arrested&nbsp; Freddie Tooks Dilworth, on suspicion of a litany of offenses including attempted murder and possessing a firearm as a felon.&nbsp;

A police source said the undercover unit was on patrol and heard shots fired in the area of 10th Street between Market and Mission streets. They saw a subject with a gun and got out of their vehicle to take the suspect on and identify themselves before they were fired on.

A police source said the undercover unit was on patrol and heard shots fired in the area of 10th Street between Market and Mission streets. They saw a subject with a gun and got out of their vehicle to take the suspect on and identify themselves before they were fired on.

&#8220;Tonight, members of the SFPD were shot at,&#8221; SFPD Chief Bill Scott <a href="https://x.com/SFPDChief/status/1842072667769471096">said in a tweet</a>. &#8220;This violent episode highlights the dangers our officers face daily. I want to thank our brave officers for their heroic work and for making an arrest to take a violent suspect off the streets.&#8221;

"Tonight, members of the SFPD were shot at," SFPD Chief Bill Scott <a href="https://x.com/SFPDChief/status/1842072667769471096">said in a tweet</a>. "This violent episode highlights the dangers our officers face daily. I want to thank our brave officers for their heroic work and for making an arrest to take a violent suspect off the streets."

&#8220;Tonight, members of the SFPD were shot at,&#8221; SFPD Chief Bill Scott <a href="https://x.com/SFPDChief/status/1842072667769471096">said in a tweet</a>. &#8220;This violent episode highlights the dangers our officers face daily. I want to thank our brave officers for their heroic work and for making an arrest to take a violent suspect off the streets.&#8221;

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Suspect shoots at SFPD —&gt; We are live on scene across from old Twitter HQ at Market and 10th where a suspect is down in front of NEMA, unknown what force was used to bring him into custody, but we do know that the suspect shot at police. Many intersections blocked, Mission St too <a href="https://t.co/b6szGUmyCY">pic.twitter.com/b6szGUmyCY</a>&mdash; FriscoLive415 (@friscolive415) <a href="https://twitter.com/friscolive415/status/1842046773420032305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The shooting came just weeks after cops shot and wounded a revolver-wielding man at the Powell Street BART station after first failing to capture him <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/25/cops-fired-their-fancy-new-lasso-at-an-armed-man-it-failed-3-times/">with a BolaWrap lasso device</a>.

Cops fired their fancy new lasso at gunman. It failed 3 times

The shooting came just weeks after cops shot and wounded a revolver-wielding man at the Powell Street BART station after first failing to capture him <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/25/cops-fired-their-fancy-new-lasso-at-an-armed-man-it-failed-3-times/">with a BolaWrap lasso device</a>.

Homeless operation ends with police shooting armed man in downtown SF

Citywide, violent crime and weapons offenses are down this year by around 10% compared with the same period last year, according to police data analyzed by The Standard.

Citywide, violent crime and weapons offenses are down this year by around 10% compared with the same period last year, according to police data analyzed by The Standard.

Undercover cops are shot at near former Twitter building

Brooke Jenkins on public safety and Democrats’ next steps

Following national election losses, the Democratic Party is searching for answers on how to win back voters. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, a tough-on-crime Democrat, won resoundingly in her first full-term bid. She joins The Standard’s Han Li and Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez to discuss how Democrats should change course, her strategies to enhance public safety, and more.

The future of San Francisco's Mid-Market neighborhood

Join The Standard's Jillian D'Onfro and Kevin V. Nguyen as they discuss the evolution of one of San Francisco's hardest-hit neighborhoods with Simon Bertrang, executive director of SF New Deal; Jeannie Kim, CEO of Bridge Hospitality Management Group; and Randy Shaw, executive director of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic. They'll be broadcasting live from the historic Hibernia building and will be taking your questions!

The future of San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood

Is fine dining consuming San Francisco?

Join Sara Deseran, The Standard's food editor, along with Laurence Jossel, chef-owner of Nopa, and Ryan Cole, CEO of Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group (7 Adams and Trestle), for a talk about the tectonic shift in the city's restaurants — and, more important, why we might be at risk of losing our sweet spot: the mid-level.

Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers

San Francisco Standard sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi discuss the Niners' 2024 season.

Final Week: Nima Momeni trial

Join The Standard's Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin this Friday for what may be the final days of Nima Momeni's murder trial.

Week 5: Nima Momeni trial

Join Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin Friday to talk about everything this week in the Nima Momeni trial from martial arts, stab wounds, reactions in the court and more.

Week 4: Nima Momeni trial

Developments in the Bob Lee murder trial: This Friday, Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin will talk about how Nima Momeni’s defense team is building its case. And, as always, we’ll answer your questions about the trial.

A post-election conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna

Join The Standard's Politics Editor Annie Gaus as she sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss the outcomes of the election and its implications for San Francisco and beyond.

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Shooting in the Mission marks San Francisco’s 14th homicide of 2024

San Francisco drug crisis: 2 people entered treatment out of 476 arrested

Cops are calling in sick to clock overtime on side gigs, audit finds

Suspected Stonestown shoplifter thought she’d escaped to Hawaii. Then cops said, ‘Aloha’

Undercover cops are shot at near former Twitter building