SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco police officer shot an individual carrying an “edged weapon” on northbound Freeway 101 late Thursday morning, in line with authorities.
Round 11:20 a.m., officers have been within the space of Freeway 101 and Cesar Chavez Road aiding San Francisco County sheriff’s deputies with a “male subject” who was seen strolling on the freeway, the San Francisco Police Division mentioned in a press release.
The officer made contact with the particular person close to the Cesar Chavez Road off-ramp, in line with police.
“During the encounter, the subject produced an edged weapon, and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” police mentioned within the assertion. “One SFPD officer was involved.”
Officers supplied assist to the particular person and paramedics took him to an space hospital, in line with police. Police didn’t know his situation.
No different accidents have been reported.
Police mentioned the taking pictures is being investigated by the San Francisco District Legal professional’s Workplace, SFPD’s Investigative Companies Division, SFPD’s Inside Affairs Division and the Division of Police Accountability.
A group assembly concerning the taking pictures is anticipated to happen inside 10 days.
Anybody with details about the taking pictures can contact the police division at 415-575-4444.
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