(KRON) – According to San Francisco police, a man was arrested Monday morning at the Castro on suspicion of committing a hate crime against two men.
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The incident began just before noon near 18th Street and Hartford Street. The two victims, a 40-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, said a suspect followed them on foot while “aggressively shouting anti-LGBTQ language,” police said. He then allegedly threw a glass object at the couple and the 40-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials investigating the attack found a likely cause for the arrest of 20-year-old Muhammed Abdullah, who they found in the Dolores Park area. Abdullah allegedly fled from police on foot and was arrested near 18th Street and Church Street. He was later sent to the San Francisco County Jail on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of committing a hate crime and resisting arrest.
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“Attacks of this nature are unacceptable,” said Police Commissioner William Scott. “It is of particular concern that this incident occurred as we celebrate Pride Month in San Francisco. Anyone who threatens or harms someone because of their LGBTQ community affiliation will be held accountable.”
According to the police, the investigation is not yet complete. Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact the SFPD’s Tip Line at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411. You can choose to remain anonymous.
