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.
