Car burglary investigation leads to San Francisco police shooting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — A police shooting occurred Friday afternoon in San Francisco, according to authorities.

The shooting happened around 12:48 p.m. at Varney Pace near 3rd Street.

“Officers had information of a known auto-burglary suspect vehicle and they were conducting an investigation with that vehicle and the occupants in that vehicle,” San Francisco Public Information Officer Robert Rueca said in a press conference.

⚠️ OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING ⚠️

At approx. 12:48PM an OIS occurred at Varney Pl near 3rd St. Media staging area is in front of 363 Brannan St. Media should park on 2nd or 3rd and walk in.

Updates will be provided as they become available. Anticipate delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/R3zHWdOVLU

— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) May 7, 2021

Officers in plainclothes from Central Station located the suspect vehicle that had at least three suspects inside.

Authorities say an adult male suspect was injured in the shooting — It is considered non-life-threatening.

He remains in police custody and is being provided medical assistance. His identity has not been released.

The two other suspects, who fled the scene in the car, remain at large.

No other details have been released as it is still early in the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the SFPD 24 Hour Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

Check back for updates as this is a developing story.