Unknown suspects shot a man in the Outer Richmond early this morning, according to police.
In the incident, which took place at 12:12am near the intersection of California Street and 22nd Avenue, a man was smoking outdoors when he was approached by two suspects in their twenties.
@SFPDRichmond Station officers investigating a shooting at California & 22nd Ave. The victim's injuries do not appear life threatening #sfpd pic.twitter.com/dZlasBU8HW
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After one of the suspects reached inside a pocket, the victim “felt afraid and pepper-sprayed” both of them before running away. At that time, the victim “heard shots fired and noticed he was shot.”
The suspects fled northbound on 22nd Avenue in a car, and the victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact SFPD via the department's anonymous tip line at 415-575-4444, or text TIP411 with "SFPD" at the start of the message.
