One person was killed and another injured Wednesday morning in a shooting on a Muni train between Forest Hill and Castro stations, District 7 Inspector Myrna Melgar said on Twitter.
Melgar, quoted information she got from the San Francisco Police Department that the shooter fled out of train at Castro station and was still at large, but emphasized that the police did not treat the incident as active shooter situation.
“We have too many weapons out there,” said Melgar. in a follow-up tweet. “Too, too much.”
Around 9:56 a.m., San Francisco police responded to the message. of shooting at mooney forest hill station, but on The scene found the train already left and was heading towards the Castro train station, according to police spokesman Allison Maxey.
Officers found two victims at Castro station. A 70-year- The old man was taken to San Francisco General Hospital. with non-life threatening injuries and second The victim, 27-year-old, the elderly man died at the scene despite rescue efforts by San Francisco firefighters, police said.
The police confirmed that no arrests were made and described the shooter as a man wearing dark clothing and a hooded jacket. On Wednesday evening, the San Francisco police released footage from a surveillance camera. of a person described by the authorities as a person of interest.
San Francisco police officials are asking “this man to come forward and talk with investigators.” The police said they got the video of shooting and investigators with San Francisco Police Homicide Squad leading investigation killing.
Maxi said the incident does not appear to be related to San Francisco’s upcoming Pride celebrations or the wider LGBT community in the Castro area. community. Police on Wednesday night said in a statement that they “will like provide community members and visitors that this incident appears to be isolated and we do not believe it is associated with Pride celebrations or directed at anyone. group or community”.
Melgar told The Chronicle that there was no shooting. random and that the suspected shooter and another man were in a heated argument before a shootout.
“The shooter pulled out a gun and shot the guy he was arguing with withMelgar said. ” second the victim did not participate in verbal exchange, but just turned out to be right next another victim.”
Melgar said witnesses heard three to four shots. just when the train was leaving Forest Hill station.
Did not have clear if shooting of in second the victim, a woman, was accidental, she said. The injured woman was injured in knee and is one who survived her injuries, Melgar said.
Police question witnesses and close off Melgar said the Castro Street station to collect evidence.
City officials on Wednesday morning urged residents avoid in area between Castro and Market streets due to police action, and said that for transportation people from West Portal to Embarcadero and Folsom Street.
State Senator Scott Wiener, Democrat of San Francisco, called the violence a “terrible tragedy” and said it happened. on a stretch of subway line, on which he traveled “thousands of of times”.
“This is another reminder that while our country is flooded in guns, shooting can happen anywhere, anytime,” he said. in statement. “California has the strongest gun safety laws in nations, and we continue to strengthen them. But we need decisive action by Congress to truly improve safety of our community”.
Anyone with information about a human of interest or about filming should call the San Francisco Police Helpline at 415-575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin text message with “SFPD”. Callers may remain anonymous.
Megan Cassidy is a staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. Email: megan.cassidy@sfchronicle.com @megankassidy
