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Chief reports recent homicides, protests and an off-duty officer-involved shooting
Summary
Chief Sir told the Police Commission the department closed November with 41 homicides year-to-date, described three recent homicides and protests after the Ferguson decision, and outlined an off-duty officer-involved shooting now under investigation; the Commission sought updates and community assistance.
At the Dec. 3 Police Commission meeting Chief Gregory P. Sir summarized a string of violent incidents and crowd events that the San Francisco Police Department is investigating.
Chief Sir said the department "closed out November with 41 homicides for the year," and described three homicides in the prior week, including a 22-year-old victim who was shot after an attempted robbery near DeBose Park and a separate assault that left a person deceased on the 100 block of Sutter (the department later developed video evidence identifying a suspect). He also described a Thanksgiving Day shooting on the 700 block of Missouri that left a 23-year-old dead and said investigators have video and an identification of the suspects and are actively seeking them.
The chief discussed several large demonstrations tied to the Ferguson, Missouri decision, noting most actions were peaceful but listing confrontations that led to officer injuries at Fifth and Market and subsequent arrests on Liberty Street. "We made arrests on Liberty Street, 79 taken into custody, 6 of whom were juveniles," Chief Sir said; he noted a substantial portion of arrestees did not live in San Francisco.
Chief Sir also recounted an off-duty officer-involved shooting at an apartment building in which a suspect and the officer were taken to the hospital and are expected to survive; the chief said the suspect will face robbery charges and possibly attempted murder of a police officer once the case is clear. The department asked for public assistance in the homicide investigations and said it would follow up on leads.
Commissioners thanked the department, asked clarifying questions about specific blocks and officer injuries, and received assurances the department is coordinating with partners to address public safety during demonstrations. No formal action was taken; the report was for information and oversight.
