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SF Police Chase Ends in Tragedy: Suspect Dead, Officers Injured
13 Jun
Summary
- Suspect died after being struck by a vehicle during a foot pursuit.
- Two San Francisco police officers sustained injuries in the collision.
- The incident occurred outside a Trader Joe's in San Francisco's Nob Hill.
A tragic incident unfolded Friday morning in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood when a shoplifting suspect was killed and two police officers were injured after being struck by a vehicle. The event began shortly after 7:30 a.m. outside the Trader Joe's on California and Hyde streets.
Video footage captured the suspect running from officers and then falling. As officers attempted to apprehend him on the sidewalk, a black Lexus SUV approached and collided with the group. The suspect sustained fatal injuries, while both officers suffered leg injuries but are expected to survive.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and the preceding foot pursuit, including adherence to department chase policies, which were updated in 2023 to emphasize the dangers of such pursuits.
Both Trader Joe's and city officials have expressed their condolences and support. Trader Joe's acknowledged the tragic accident involving a former employee, and Mayor Daniel Lurie wished the injured officers a speedy recovery, emphasizing the risks officers face daily.
