Liz Lindqwister

A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Thursday night in the Fillmore District, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/sfpd-investigates-eddy-street-homicide-23-051" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">responded to a report of a shooting</a> on Eddy Street at 7:19 p.m., where they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound.

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A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Thursday night in the Fillmore District, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/sfpd-investigates-eddy-street-homicide-23-051" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">responded to a report of a shooting</a> on Eddy Street at 7:19 p.m., where they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound.

First responders and officers attempted to help the victim, who was later transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was declared dead at the hospital.

First responders and officers attempted to help the victim, who was later transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was declared dead at the hospital.

Police say the officers are investigating the incident as a homicide. There have now been 18 homicides in San Francisco this year, according to a police spokesperson Friday.

Police say the officers are investigating the incident as a homicide. There have now been 18 homicides in San Francisco this year, according to a police spokesperson Friday.

Police did not release the name of the victim, who is a minor.

Police did not release the name of the victim, who is a minor.

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Teenager shot and killed in San Francisco, police say

Jonah Owen Lamb

In the wake of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Banko Brown’s fatal shooting by a security guard</a> at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens two weeks ago, security personnel at the drugstores have been directed to arm themselves with &#8220;nonlethal&#8221; guns that fire plastic pellets. The move appears to be an attempt at avoiding a similar tragic incident in the future.&nbsp;

In the wake of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Banko Brown’s fatal shooting by a security guard</a> at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens two weeks ago, security personnel at the drugstores have been directed to arm themselves with "nonlethal" guns that fire plastic pellets. The move appears to be an attempt at avoiding a similar tragic incident in the future.&nbsp;

In the wake of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-shooting-guard-who-killed-banko-brown-gives-interview/">Banko Brown’s fatal shooting by a security guard</a> at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens two weeks ago, security personnel at the drugstores have been directed to arm themselves with &#8220;nonlethal&#8221; guns that fire plastic pellets. The move appears to be an attempt at avoiding a similar tragic incident in the future.&nbsp;

However, the president of a security guard industry association said that the weapons are not sanctioned by the state for use by security guards, and the list of weapons the state allows licensed security guards to carry does not include this type of nonlethal gun. Meanwhile, San Francisco has a law on the books banning their use, though officials were unclear if it&#8217;s being enforced.

However, the president of a security guard industry association said that the weapons are not sanctioned by the state for use by security guards, and the list of weapons the state allows licensed security guards to carry does not include this type of nonlethal gun. Meanwhile, San Francisco has a law on the books banning their use, though officials were unclear if it's being enforced.

However, the president of a security guard industry association said that the weapons are not sanctioned by the state for use by security guards, and the list of weapons the state allows licensed security guards to carry does not include this type of nonlethal gun. Meanwhile, San Francisco has a law on the books banning their use, though officials were unclear if it&#8217;s being enforced.

Kingdom Group Protective Services, which provides security to about 20 Walgreens across the Bay Area, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-killing-weeks-before-deadly-sf-shooting-guards-were-told-to-confront-thieves/">directed its guards to stop using regular guns</a> on May 3—six days after one of its workers shot Brown. The company instructed guards to replace their guns with Byrna weapons, internal communications obtained by The Standard revealed.

Kingdom Group Protective Services, which provides security to about 20 Walgreens across the Bay Area, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/walgreens-killing-weeks-before-deadly-sf-shooting-guards-were-told-to-confront-thieves/">directed its guards to stop using regular guns</a> on May 3—six days after one of its workers shot Brown. The company instructed guards to replace their guns with Byrna weapons, internal communications obtained by The Standard revealed.

“If necessary, use the less lethal weapons you are authorized and certified to carry. Acceptable tools are: ‘BYRNA,’ Pepper Gel, and ‘TASER,’” a May 3 Kingdom Group memo said.&nbsp;

“If necessary, use the less lethal weapons you are authorized and certified to carry. Acceptable tools are: ‘BYRNA,’ Pepper Gel, and ‘TASER,’” a May 3 Kingdom Group memo said.&nbsp;

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image000001-2-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-159520"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Kingdom Group memo to guards on the use of Byrna weapons is dated six days after the killing of Banko Brown.</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image000001-2-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-159520"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Kingdom Group memo to guards on the use of Byrna weapons is dated six days after the killing of Banko Brown.</figcaption></figure>

The air-powered weapons, which are sometimes referred to as kinetic energy weapons or air launchers, look like regular firearms. They shoot large pellets and have been found in some cases to cause serious injury and—despite being billed as nonlethal—even death, according to the National Institutes of Health.&nbsp;

The air-powered weapons, which are sometimes referred to as kinetic energy weapons or air launchers, look like regular firearms. They shoot large pellets and have been found in some cases to cause serious injury and—despite being billed as nonlethal—even death, according to the National Institutes of Health.&nbsp;

“I know people are carrying them, but you shouldn’t be carrying them,” David Chandler, president of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates, said of the kinetic weapons.&nbsp;

“I know people are carrying them, but you shouldn’t be carrying them,” David Chandler, president of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates, said of the kinetic weapons.&nbsp;

Chandler said that security guards are neither trained nor licensed by the state to use such weapons.&nbsp;

Chandler said that security guards are neither trained nor licensed by the state to use such weapons.&nbsp;

When asked <a href="https://byrna.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">whether Byrna weapons</a> can be used by security guards, a spokesman for the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs, which licenses security guards, replied with only a list of the weapons that guards are allowed to use. That list did not include Byrna guns, and the spokesman said that “current law does not address the use of kinetic weapons by security guards.”

When asked <a href="https://byrna.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">whether Byrna weapons</a> can be used by security guards, a spokesman for the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs, which licenses security guards, replied with only a list of the weapons that guards are allowed to use. That list did not include Byrna guns, and the spokesman said that “current law does not address the use of kinetic weapons by security guards.”

A Kingdom Group Protective Services guard with a kinetic energy weapon at Walgreens on Mission Street and 23rd Street in San Francisco on May 9. The guns are made by Byrna and they discharge large plastic pellets or chemical agent balls. | Jonah Lamb/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FEATURED_SecurityGuardWeapon-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-159541"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Kingdom Group Protective Services guard with a kinetic energy weapon at Walgreens on Mission Street and 23rd Street in San Francisco on May 9. | Jonah Lamb/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<a href="https://www.dca.ca.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department spokesperson Peter Fournier</a> said via email that if licensed security guards have the proper permits, they are allowed to carry firearms, batons, pepper spray and tasers.

<a href="https://www.dca.ca.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department spokesperson Peter Fournier</a> said via email that if licensed security guards have the proper permits, they are allowed to carry firearms, batons, pepper spray and tasers.

When asked again if a kinetic weapon—specifically a Byrna—was barred from use, Fournier once more refused to address the use of a Byrna and replied that “kinetic weapon” was a broad term that may apply to numerous types of devices, so the state was unable to say whether security guards are explicitly barred from using them.&nbsp;

When asked again if a kinetic weapon—specifically a Byrna—was barred from use, Fournier once more refused to address the use of a Byrna and replied that “kinetic weapon” was a broad term that may apply to numerous types of devices, so the state was unable to say whether security guards are explicitly barred from using them.&nbsp;

The spokesperson did say that any weapons “that can be perceived as a replica or simulated firearm are prohibited.” Aside from their bright colors, Byrnas look like real firearms. Chandler, of the industry association, said the Byrna &#8220;definitely looks like a firearm; I don&#8217;t care what color you paint it.”

The spokesperson did say that any weapons “that can be perceived as a replica or simulated firearm are prohibited.” Aside from their bright colors, Byrnas look like real firearms. Chandler, of the industry association, said the Byrna "definitely looks like a firearm; I don't care what color you paint it.”

The spokesperson did say that any weapons “that can be perceived as a replica or simulated firearm are prohibited.” Aside from their bright colors, Byrnas look like real firearms. Chandler, of the industry association, said the Byrna &#8220;definitely looks like a firearm; I don&#8217;t care what color you paint it.”

Chandler said that despite the state&#8217;s waffling, the law is clear on who can use kinetic weapons and that security guards cannot use them. “The penal code says law enforcement only,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Security guards are not law enforcement.&#8221;

Chandler said that despite the state's waffling, the law is clear on who can use kinetic weapons and that security guards cannot use them. “The penal code says law enforcement only," he said. "Security guards are not law enforcement."

Chandler said that despite the state&#8217;s waffling, the law is clear on who can use kinetic weapons and that security guards cannot use them. “The penal code says law enforcement only,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Security guards are not law enforcement.&#8221;

A photo of an advertisement on Amazon.com for Byrna kinetic weapons. Some Kingdom Group Protective Services guards in San Francisco are armed with Byrna kinetic guns, which discharge large plastic pellets or chemical agent balls. | The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INLINED2_SecurityGuardWeapon-2500x1875.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-158977"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Byrna kinetic weapons are advertised on Amazon.com. Some Kingdom Group Protective Services guards in San Francisco are armed with Byrna kinetic guns, which discharge large plastic pellets or chemical agent balls. | The Standard</figcaption></figure>

In San Francisco, there is similar murkiness around the legality of such weapons. While <a href="https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/san_francisco/latest/sf_police/0-0-0-1400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Police Municipal Code Section 602</a> bans them, whether the city enforces that law remains ambiguous. When asked, SF Police Department spokesman Adam Lobsinger wrote, “potentially” and advised reaching out to the District Attorney’s Office.

In San Francisco, there is similar murkiness around the legality of such weapons. While <a href="https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/san_francisco/latest/sf_police/0-0-0-1400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Police Municipal Code Section 602</a> bans them, whether the city enforces that law remains ambiguous. When asked, SF Police Department spokesman Adam Lobsinger wrote, “potentially” and advised reaching out to the District Attorney’s Office.

The District Attorney’s Office did not respond to a request for comment. The City Attorney’s Office confirmed that there is a law banning air guns and kinetic weapons on the books, but would not comment further.&nbsp;

The District Attorney’s Office did not respond to a request for comment. The City Attorney’s Office confirmed that there is a law banning air guns and kinetic weapons on the books, but would not comment further.&nbsp;

The company that sells the weapons, Byrna, does not sell them in San Francisco, which it notes on its website. “None of the air launchers are allowed in San Francisco,” Byrna’s chief revenue officer, Luan Pham, said of their kinetic weapons.&nbsp;

The company that sells the weapons, Byrna, does not sell them in San Francisco, which it notes on its website. “None of the air launchers are allowed in San Francisco,” Byrna’s chief revenue officer, Luan Pham, said of their kinetic weapons.&nbsp;

Kingdom Group declined to comment on whether it had told guards to bring Byrna guns to Walgreens. However, Pham said that Kingdom Group told his company that Walgreens asked that the guards carry those weapons.&nbsp;

Kingdom Group declined to comment on whether it had told guards to bring Byrna guns to Walgreens. However, Pham said that Kingdom Group told his company that Walgreens asked that the guards carry those weapons.&nbsp;

Walgreens denied that it had asked Kingdom Group to arm its security guards with Byrna weapons.

Walgreens denied that it had asked Kingdom Group to arm its security guards with Byrna weapons.

In addition to the internal communications advising personnel to use Byrna weapons, several guards The Standard spoke to said they are carrying them.&nbsp;

In addition to the internal communications advising personnel to use Byrna weapons, several guards The Standard spoke to said they are carrying them.&nbsp;

A Kingdom Group guard working at the Walgreens at Mission and 23rd Streets this week had a Byrna on his hip and acknowledged that he was ordered to use it instead of his gun.&nbsp;

A Kingdom Group guard working at the Walgreens at Mission and 23rd Streets this week had a Byrna on his hip and acknowledged that he was ordered to use it instead of his gun.&nbsp;

Kingdom Group security guards are not the only ones carrying the weapons at Walgreens. Rafael Gutierrez, a security guard who works at two Walgreens in San Francisco for a security company named Security Special Services, said he is using a Byrna too.&nbsp;

Kingdom Group security guards are not the only ones carrying the weapons at Walgreens. Rafael Gutierrez, a security guard who works at two Walgreens in San Francisco for a security company named Security Special Services, said he is using a Byrna too.&nbsp;

A security guard walks in front of Walgreens on Mission Street in San Francisco on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Some Walgreens security guards in the Bay Area are armed with kinetic weapons which are not lethal than traditional firearms. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SecurityGuardWeapon051023-046.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-159252"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A security guard walks in front of Walgreens on Mission Street in San Francisco on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

“They shoot out hard projectiles and tear gas,” Gutierrez said of the weapon, which he ordered online and had sent to his sister&#8217;s house in Richmond to get around the company’s refusal to ship them to San Francisco.&nbsp;

“They shoot out hard projectiles and tear gas,” Gutierrez said of the weapon, which he ordered online and had sent to his sister's house in Richmond to get around the company’s refusal to ship them to San Francisco.&nbsp;

“They shoot out hard projectiles and tear gas,” Gutierrez said of the weapon, which he ordered online and had sent to his sister&#8217;s house in Richmond to get around the company’s refusal to ship them to San Francisco.&nbsp;

Security Special Services did not respond to requests for comment.&nbsp;

Security Special Services did not respond to requests for comment.&nbsp;

While Byrna vouches for the safety of its nonlethal weapons, the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5736036/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Institutes of Health</a> has said kinetic weapons have been found to be dangerous and can cause death when used in crowd-control situations.&nbsp;

While Byrna vouches for the safety of its nonlethal weapons, the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5736036/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Institutes of Health</a> has said kinetic weapons have been found to be dangerous and can cause death when used in crowd-control situations.&nbsp;

On Byrna’s website, a number of reviews noted the guns&#8217; strength, even showing photos of the projectiles piercing particle board and a mannequin.&nbsp;

On Byrna’s website, a number of reviews noted the guns' strength, even showing photos of the projectiles piercing particle board and a mannequin.&nbsp;

On Byrna’s website, a number of reviews noted the guns&#8217; strength, even showing photos of the projectiles piercing particle board and a mannequin.&nbsp;

“After witnessing what the solid projectiles did to the piece of particle board i was using as a backstop??? You can officially label me a ‘byrna believer,’” wrote one reviewer.&nbsp;

“After witnessing what the solid projectiles did to the piece of particle board i was using as a backstop??? You can officially label me a ‘byrna believer,’” wrote one reviewer.&nbsp;

Another review seemed to concur.&nbsp;

“I shot the Eco-Kinetic rounds into the back of my solid pine shed door: it looked like I had struck it five times with a ball peen hammer!”

“I shot the Eco-Kinetic rounds into the back of my solid pine shed door: it looked like I had struck it five times with a ball peen hammer!”

SF Walgreens security guards are now carrying ‘nonlethal’ guns. Are they legal?

The Standard Staff

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Performes marching at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_023-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175400"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers march down Market Street during Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_023-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175400"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers march down Market Street during Sunday's Pride Parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_023-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175400"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers march down Market Street during Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Caroline Hopkins (left) and Zuri Laub (right) hold up signs supporting their moms during San Franciscos Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-747-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Caroline Hopkins, left, and Zuri Laub, right, hold up signs supporting their moms during the Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A performer marching at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_002-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175337"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A performer marches during the Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_002-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175337"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A performer marches during the Sunday's Pride Parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_002-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175337"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A performer marches during the Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Thousands of people attended San Franciscos Pride Parade on Market Street in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-156-edited-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175553"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People march along Market Street during Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-156-edited-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175553"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People march along Market Street during Sunday's Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-156-edited-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175553"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People march along Market Street during Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People cheering at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_027-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175435"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Paradegoers cheer on the performers, floats and local dignitaries along Market Street. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-733-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175515"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supporters of trans kids ride on a school bus down Market Street during the parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People dressed up as unicorns spray bubbles at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_025-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175438"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People dressed up as unicorns spray bubbles. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Vrauna Singh (left) and Mahima Kale get a hug from “Hug a Mom” during the San Franciscos Pride Parade  on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-732-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175511"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Varuna Singh, left, and Mahima Kale, right, get a hug from a parade participant wearing a “Hug a Mom” T-shirt during the Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-732-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175511"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Varuna Singh, left, and Mahima Kale, right, get a hug from a parade participant wearing a “Hug a Mom” T-shirt during the Sunday's Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-732-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175511"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Varuna Singh, left, and Mahima Kale, right, get a hug from a parade participant wearing a “Hug a Mom” T-shirt during the Sunday&#8217;s Pride Parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Miss San Francisco Monroe Lace at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_009-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175442"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Miss San Francisco Monroe Lace waves a trans flag. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Speaker Emrita Nancy Pelosi (left) attends the San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-312-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175480"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, left, and, Congressman Adam Schiff, right, wave to the crowd during the parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed waves and screams to the crowd during San Franciscos Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-677-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175496"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayor London Breed waves and screams to the crowd while on a cable car during the parade. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Bella, poses for a portrait as thousands of people were in attendance for San Franciscos Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-201-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175468"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bella poses for a portrait. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Many parade goers held up a variety of signs, to emphasis on going protest due to increase tension nationwide in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-243-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175474"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Many paradegoers held up a variety of signs to emphasize ongoing protests due to increased tensions nationwide. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Heidi Germany sakes along the barricade as thousands of people attended the San Franciscos Pride Parade on Market Street on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The Year’s theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward” will conclude at the Civic Center, the headquarters for Pride Weekend, and will continue with other festivities for the LGBTIQA+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-749-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175528"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Heidi Germany skates along the barricades. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-161-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175464"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Colorfully dressed people march down Market Street. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A banner honoring Banko Brown was held up by supporters during the San Francisco's Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Bank Brown was fatally shot by a Walgreens security guard on Market Street last April in San Francisco. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-510-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175559"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A &#8220;Justice for Banko Brown&#8221; banner is held up by people marching down Market Street. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-510-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175559"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A "Justice for Banko Brown" banner is held up by people marching down Market Street. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023-510-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175559"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A &#8220;Justice for Banko Brown&#8221; banner is held up by people marching down Market Street. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Dani Dahlgren’s footwear at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_030-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175446"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dani Dahlgren dons Pride-inspired footwear. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Nadia Forland holds on to a pole at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_022-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175449"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nadia Forland hugs a lamppost to get a better view of the parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People marching at the San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of people lined Market Street to watch floats, performers and advocates of the LGBTQ+ community during the 53rd annual Pride parade. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SundayPrideCoverage06212023_005-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175346"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People march with signs supporting LGBTQIA+ books and literature. | Isaac Ceja/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Blossom performs in-front of hundreds of people at the Civic Center during Pride in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The Civic Center is the headquarters for Pride Weekend and host many of the events celebrating the LGBTIQ+ community. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-563-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175207"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Blossom performs onstage before hundreds of people in Civic Center on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Thousands of people partake in the Dyke March in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-309-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175216"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thousands of people partake in the Dyke March on Saturday afternoon. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

The San Francisco Cheer Squad do one of their routines in-front of the pride sign in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-028-2500x1666.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175247"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The San Francisco Cheer Squad performs in front of the &#8220;pride&#8221; sign in San Francisco&#8217;s Civic Center. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-028-2500x1666.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175247"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The San Francisco Cheer Squad performs in front of the "pride" sign in San Francisco's Civic Center. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-028-2500x1666.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175247"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The San Francisco Cheer Squad performs in front of the &#8220;pride&#8221; sign in San Francisco&#8217;s Civic Center. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A house party waves and shouts in support as the Dyke March passes through the city in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-512-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175234"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A house party waves and shouts in support as the Dyke March passes through the Castro. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Shelley Champlain high-fives people as they walk in the Dyke March in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-485-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175228"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shelley Champlain high-fives people as they walk in the Dyke March in the Castro. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People wave and shout in support as the Dyke March passes through the Castro in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-500-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175231"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People wave and shout in support as the Dyke March passes through the Castro on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-319-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175219"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thousands of people partake in the Dyke March. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A parklet with the Pride flag in the background as the Dyke March passes in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-606-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175243"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A parklet dons Pride flags in the background as the Dyke March makes its way through San Francisco on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_2965-1-2500x1875.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175200"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People pack Dolores Park ahead of the Dyke March on Saturday. | Joel Umanzor/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People wave and shout from above in their apartments as the Dyke Marches pass by in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-592-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175237"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People wave and shout from above in their apartments as the Dyke March passes by on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People dance during Pride at the Civic Center in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-060-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175143"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People dance during Pride at the Civic Center in San Francisco on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A group of dancers vogue on stage during Pride in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-188-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175155"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A group of dancers vogue on stage during Pride in San Francisco on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Jason Iraeta, left, and Pedro Torres, right, pose for a portrait at Pride in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-100-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175152"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jason Iraeta, left, and Pedro Torres, right, pose for a portrait at Pride in San Francisco on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Kelley Lusk (left) and Alexis Amezcua (right) get married at marriage booth at Pride in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-013-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175134"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kelley Lusk, left, and Alexis Amezcua, right, tie the knot at a marriage booth at Pride in San Francisco on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

People pose with a Gorilla mascot at Pride in San Francisco on Saturday, June 24, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SaturdayPrideCoverage06212023-133-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175149"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People pose with a gorilla mascot at Pride in San Francisco on Saturday. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Aaron Bermillo twirls their skirt during the Trans March, in San Francisco, on June 23, 2023. The 20th annual SF Trans March began in Dolores Park, and kicked off the city’s Pride 2023 celebrations for its LGBTQIA+ community. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TransMarchCoverage06232023_14-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-174989"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aaron Bermillo twirls their skirt during the Trans March in San Francisco on Saturday. The 20th annual SF Trans March began in Dolores Park and kicked off the city’s Pride 2023 celebrations for its LGBTQIA+ community. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Chi Chi La Mame waves a Mexico Pride flag during the Trans March, in San Francisco, on June 23, 2023. The 20th annual SF Trans March began in Dolores Park, and kicked off the city’s Pride 2023 celebrations for its LGBTQIA+ community. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TransMarchCoverage06232023_19-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-175004"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chi Chi La Mame waves a Mexico Pride flag during the Trans March on Friday night. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A participant wields a sign calling for justice for Banko Brown during the Trans March, in San Francisco, on June 23, 2023. The 20th annual SF Trans March began in Dolores Park, and kicked off the city’s Pride 2023 celebrations for its LGBTQIA+ community. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TransMarchCoverage06232023_16-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-174995"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A participant wields a sign calling for justice for Banko Brown during the Trans March on Market Street. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

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