San Francisco officials named Xavier Pittman as a suspect in connection with a Father’s Day shooting and burglary incident that injured six people, including a 10-year-old girl who was hit by a car near the busy Fisherman’s Wharf area.

Two people were hit by gunfire and three people were injured by glass shards, authorities said. Two girls, ages 10 and 16, were hit by a vehicle while walking their bicycles across the Embarcadero; the younger girl was injured in the events that were described as “total chaos” by witnesses.

The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office has now charged Pittman in connection with burglaries that happened before the shooting incident.

Pittman, 25, has been involved in at least one shooting incident in San Francisco before. In 2021, he earned a rare apology from Police Chief Bill Scott after he was shot by an undercover cop who was moving in to arrest him in connection with a series of car burglaries.

The gun negligently went off, hitting Pittman in the wrist. After filing a lawsuit against the city, Pittman received a $195,000 settlement in June 2022 from the city Board of Supervisors. 

At a Thursday press conference at San Francisco police headquarters, police did not refer to the 2021 incident, focusing instead on the Father’s Day car-to-car shooting between an Infiniti and a Chevrolet at Fisherman’s Wharf.

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott announces the arrests of suspects Thursday in a Father’s Day car-to-car shooting as San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins looks on. | Source: George Kelly/The Standard

“We have to hold them accountable. That is why we’re here today, because we have done a tremendous investigation to find those responsible for that horrific shooting that terrorized people across our city,” Scott said. “Mind you, two innocent little girls were caught up, one hit by a car.”

Deputy Police Chief Robert O’Sullivan said investigators learned suspects in the Infiniti were part of an auto burglary “bipping” crew that had committed several car-break-ins in the hour before the shooting. Officers later learned that Oakland police and firefighters found the Infiniti torched in Oakland. 

After identifying Pittman, 22-year-old Richard Tuiasosopo and a male juvenile as having been inside the Infiniti, officers worked to obtain search warrants before executing them Wednesday at six different addresses with help from multiple police department units, as well as the Richmond, Vallejo and South San Francisco police.

During the searches, officers found four assault-style rifles and 13 handguns.

Pittman and the juvenile were arrested Wednesday. Tuiasosopo was already in Alameda County Jail. 

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said her office had charged Pittman, who it believes to be a passenger in the Infiniti, with conspiracy and two counts of burglary. Pittman is scheduled for arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Friday at San Francisco Superior Court.

Jenkins added that she expects to charge Tuiasosopo as soon as he is released from Alameda County Jail, before adding that she could not answer questions about the minor.

“We asked for your trust at that time, given we were not able to file charges, that we would work with the San Francisco Police Department to make sure that we held those responsible for this accountable,” Jenkins said.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police are set to provide new details Thursday on their fatal shooting of a man who crashed a car into the Chinese Consulate earlier this month, including releasing new video from the incident.

Police scheduled a virtual town hall in the afternoon to update people on the investigation into the Oct. 9 crash that ended with the death of Zhanyuan Yang. San Francisco police typically host such town halls within 10 days of fatal police shootings.

Yang, a 31-year-old San Francisco resident, rammed a car into the visa office of the consulate, which is in a residential neighborhood next to a major street. Investigators so far haven’t released a possible motive or provided details of the shooting, including whether Yang had a weapon.

Sergii Molchanov was in line waiting for his turn to submit his visa documents when he said the blue Honda sedan barreled in through the main doors at full speed, barely missing him.

Molchanov told The Associated Press that the car struck a wall and the driver was bleeding from his head as he got out of the car, yelling about the C.C.P., an abbreviation for the Chinese Communist Party

Another witness, Tony Xin, told KTVU-TV that the driver was holding two knives when he exited the car and began arguing with security guards.

Police arrived less than a minute later, he said.

The crash was condemned by the Chinese government and by the White House. It took place as San Francisco prepared to host next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, a gathering of world leaders from Pacific Rim nations.

The San Francisco consulate has been targeted a number of times before. Among the most serious was a fire set by a Chinese man on New Year’s Day 2014 at the main entrance. It charred a section of the outside of the building.

The man, who was living in the San Francisco Bay Area, told authorities he was driven by voices he was hearing. He was sentenced to nearly three years in prison.

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Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we’ve rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

Oct 15, 2023 8:14 pm PDT | Updated Oct 16, 2023 8:20 am PDT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we’ve rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, residents should know that a brief cooling trend returns on Monday as a weak cold front approaches the North Bay, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Coastal areas can expect highs in the 60s, while the rest of the Bay Area can plan on temps in the 70s and 80s.

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A warming trend is expected for the latter half of the week.

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In other news, a TV actress beloved for decades for her work on the show “Three’s Company” has died. A freeway shooting damaged one vehicle. And the mother of an actor featured in “Sandlot” was found dead.

Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ Star, Dies At 76

• Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning.

Teen Killed in Fiery Crash Into Creek

• Two other teens suffered life-threatening injuries. The 21-year-old driver, who sustained minor injuries, was arrested for suspected DUI.

CHP Helicopter Rescues Man Trapped Against Sheer Cliff By Rising Tide

• The man was knee-deep in water when he was pulled to safety.

Teen Fires Gun In Altercation With Woman In Supermarket Parking Lot

• The pair skirmished over the sale of a car.

Man Attacked With A Baseball Bat, Hospitalized In San Mateo

• The victim was a Redwood City man. Police arrested a suspect.

Vehicle Hit By Gunfire In I-80 Freeway Shooting

• The shooting happened between Ashby and University avenues in Berkeley.

Deadly Crash On I-680 On Saturday

• The early-morning crash involved multiple vehicles .

2 Arrests In SF Business Robberies: Police

• Victims were pistol-whipped in two of the three cases.

Mom Of ‘Sandlot’ Actor Found Dead In NorCal Home, Boyfriend In Custody

• Deanna Esmaeel, the mother of Marty York and a Del Norte County sheriff’s deputy, was found dead Thursday morning, authorities said.

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Winnie Goh, a Southern California entrepreneur behind dog accessories company & Mutts Co., has garnered a lot of attention on Instagram and TikTok since sharing her harrowing experience of being caught in a drive-by shooting in San Francisco on June 11 . The horrifying incident, which Goh describes as “one of the most traumatic experiences” of her life, happened just a minute after she started driving.

Goh was visiting her boyfriend in San Francisco and had borrowed his car to drive down Geneva Street in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood near McLaren Park. Goh recalls hearing several gunshots while driving and then noticing a car with a gun sticking out of the window when she looked to the left. Realizing she was caught in the crossfire, she felt a sharp pain in her leg and saw blood. Only then did she realize she had been shot.

An X-ray taken after the incident revealed that the bullet had entered Goh’s leg, leaving fragments scattered throughout her body and causing a fracture. SFPD has investigated the case, but despite the sense of urgency, no arrests have been made.

While the case is still unsolved, one undeniable truth prevails: Goh is extraordinarily lucky to have survived. In her social media posts, she thanks her friends, family and the SFPD for their support during one of the most difficult times of her life. According to Yahoo Finance, Goh is giving away handmade first responder dog toys from her company to doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers and firefighters, as well as the general public, after the incident.

As Goh’s story continues to resonate throughout the community, it goes a long way in raising awareness of the accessible and contemporary dangers associated with gun violence. This captivating story is a powerful reminder that even everyday, harmless actions – like driving down a street in broad daylight – can lead to life-threatening situations. As part of the ongoing investigation, the San Francisco Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.

The vast majority of reactions to Goh’s video have been an outpouring of support. Instagram user @iguessitsche replied: “Oh I’m so sorry this happened to you. Take good care of your mental and physical wounds. Even though you feel like you don’t need to talk about this experience any further, you do what you need to do .

Others pile on the hate for San Francisco. One TikTok user wrote, “SF isn’t what it used to be,” highlighting the fact that San Francisco remains the center of much debate and investigation for a variety of reasons.

For now, however, Goh continues to recover and witnesses the overwhelming love and support of her community. She goes on to emphasize the responsibility of individuals to work for positive change and the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of a rapidly evolving world.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Nine people were injured in a mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District on Friday night in what police say appeared to be a “targeted and isolated” incident.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. during a party hosted by a clothing store near the intersection of 24th Street and Treat Avenue.

The San Francisco Police Department initially said all of the victims “were expected to survive their injuries.” However, a statement from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital said one of the victims remained in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.

Another was said to be in serious condition, four were in good condition and three had already been released. According to the hospital, the victims were eight men and one woman between the ages of 20 and 34.

Police Chief William Scott called the violence “unacceptable”.

“People should feel safe going out in San Francisco without fear of gun violence,” Scott said. “Our investigators are working diligently on this case and we will continue to have a visible police presence in the community where this incident occurred.”

Dying Breed, a clothing store near the intersection where the shooting occurred, was scheduled to celebrate its sixth anniversary with a block party Friday night, according to a post on the store’s Instagram account.

A person who answered the phone at the store declined to comment.

The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods and was named after the Mission Dolores – a Spanish mission from 1776. Historically Latino and increasingly gentrified in recent years, the lively neighborhood is home to numerous restaurants and shops.

Mayor London Breed said first responders responded quickly to the shooting, noting that “no life was lost”.

“I know there are a lot of questions and concerns in the community and people want answers,” Breed said. “We are still working to understand exactly what happened and why, and we will share information as soon as possible.”

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SAN FRANCISCO — Nine people were injured in a mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District on Friday night in what police say appeared to be a “targeted and isolated” incident.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. during a party hosted by a clothing store near the intersection of 24th Street and Treat Avenue.

The San Francisco Police Department initially said all of the victims “were expected to survive their injuries.” However, a statement from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital said one of the victims remained in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.

Another was said to be in serious condition, four were in good condition and three had already been released. According to the hospital, the victims were eight men and one woman between the ages of 20 and 34.

Police Chief William Scott called the violence “unacceptable”.

“People should feel safe going out in San Francisco without fear of gun violence,” Scott said. “Our investigators are working diligently on this case and we will continue to have a visible police presence in the community where this incident occurred.”

Dying Breed, a clothing store near the intersection where the shooting occurred, was scheduled to celebrate its sixth anniversary with a block party Friday night, according to a post on the store’s Instagram account.

A person who answered the phone at the store declined to comment.

The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods and was named after the Mission Dolores – a Spanish mission from 1776. Historically Latino and increasingly gentrified in recent years, the lively neighborhood is home to numerous restaurants and shops.

Mayor London Breed said first responders responded quickly to the shooting, noting that “no life was lost”.

“I know there are a lot of questions and concerns in the community and people want answers,” Breed said. “We are still working to understand exactly what happened and why, and we will share information as soon as possible.”

Copyright 2023 NPR. For more information, see https://www.npr.org.

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OAKLAND — A San Francisco man who was killed in a drive-by shooting on Sept. 8 after attending a funeral service in Oakland was identified by police on Friday as Dominique Miles, 40.

A 22-year-old San Francisco man who was an acquaintance of Miles was also injured in the shooting and is still recovering, according to authorities.

A motive for the shooting could not be determined. There were no arrests.

The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on September 8 on the 300 block of 27th Street, about half a block west of Broadway.

Miles and the other man had just left a wake in a hall in the area for a person they both knew had died. Miles was in a parked vehicle on the north side of the street and the other man was outside the vehicle.

A vehicle drove by and someone inside began shooting at the men. Miles was wounded multiple times and later died in a hospital. The other man was hit at least once and had to be transported to a hospital himself.

Oakland Police and CID are offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the shooter’s arrest. Anyone with information can call the police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Nine people were injured in a mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District on Friday night in what police say appeared to be a “targeted and isolated” incident.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. during a party hosted by a clothing store near the intersection of 24th Street and Treat Avenue.

The San Francisco Police Department initially said all of the victims “were expected to survive their injuries.” However, a statement from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital said one of the victims remained in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.

Another was said to be in serious condition, four were in good condition and three had already been released. According to the hospital, the victims were eight men and one woman between the ages of 20 and 34.

Police Chief William Scott called the violence “unacceptable”.

“People should feel safe going out in San Francisco without fear of gun violence,” Scott said. “Our investigators are working diligently on this case and we will continue to have a visible police presence in the community where this incident occurred.”

Dying Breed, a clothing store near the intersection where the shooting occurred, was scheduled to celebrate its sixth anniversary with a block party Friday night, according to a post on the store’s Instagram account.

A person who answered the phone at the store declined to comment.

The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods and was named after the Mission Dolores – a Spanish mission from 1776. Historically Latino and increasingly gentrified in recent years, the lively neighborhood is home to numerous restaurants and shops.

Mayor London Breed said first responders responded quickly to the shooting, noting that “no life was lost”.

“I know there are a lot of questions and concerns in the community and people want answers,” Breed said. “We are still working to understand exactly what happened and why, and we will share information as soon as possible.”

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Nine people were injured in a mass shooting in San Francisco

Jun 10, 2023 3:16 am ET

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SAN FRANCISCO — Nine people were injured in a mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District on Friday night in what police say appeared to be a “targeted and isolated” incident.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. during a party hosted by a clothing store near the intersection of 24th Street and Treat Avenue.

San Francisco police initially said that all victims “are expected to have a reasonable expectation of surviving their injuries.” However, a statement from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital said one of the victims remained in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.

Another was said to be in serious condition, four were in good condition and three had already been released. According to the hospital, the victims were eight men and one woman between the ages of 20 and 34.

Police Chief William Scott called the violence “unacceptable”.

“People should feel safe going out in San Francisco without fear of gun violence,” Scott said. “Our investigators are working diligently on this case and we will continue to have a visible police presence in the community where this incident occurred.”

Dying Breed, a clothing store near the intersection where the shooting occurred, was scheduled to celebrate its sixth anniversary with a block party Friday night, according to a post on the store’s Instagram account.

A person who answered the phone at the store declined to comment.

The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods and was named after the Mission Dolores – a Spanish mission from 1776. Historically Latino and increasingly gentrified in recent years, the lively neighborhood is home to numerous restaurants and shops.

Mayor London Breed said first responders responded quickly to the shooting, noting that “no life was lost”.

“I know there are a lot of questions and concerns in the community and people want answers,” Breed said. “We are still working to understand exactly what happened and why, and we will share information as soon as possible.”

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