Mission District shooting leaves victim in critical condition after ‘big fight’
Mission Local • • nation
Key Points:
- A person was shot on Mission Street near 17th Street in San Francisco Thursday afternoon and is currently hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
- The shooting followed a large fight, and a suspect reportedly fled on foot east down 18th Street; police have not yet determined the number of suspects involved.
- The victim sought refuge inside the nonprofit HOMEY, where staff administered first aid before emergency responders arrived.
- Nearby businesses and a preschool were affected, with the preschool closing early for safety; fortunately, no children were harmed during the incident.
- San Francisco is experiencing a surge in homicides this year, with 14 reported so far, a 250% increase compared to the same period last year, following a historic low in 2025.
