San Francisco Police Department Press Release Re: Central District Homicide
On May 14, 2025, at approximately 1:11 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Columbus Avenue and Northpoint Street regarding a shooting. While enroute, officers learned that an unknown male subject shot at another male subject inside of their vehicle and immediately fled from the area.
Officers arrived on scene and canvassed the area for any victims, suspects and witnesses. While officers were conducting their preliminary investigation, officers learned that the suspect turned himself in at SFPD Central station and was placed under arrest.
The suspect’s identity and charges are still pending at this time.
Officers searching the area located a victim vehicle matching the description they were given parked in the area of Leavenworth and Beach Streets. When officers approached the vehicle, they observed an unresponsive male suffering from gunshot wounds in the driver’s seat.
Officers began rendering aid, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Paramedics responded to the scene and rendered aid as well. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical personnel, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The SFPD Homicide Detail is leading the investigation.
This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. All information is preliminary and subject to change.
Although an arrest has been made, this is still an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT CASE #250-270-526