In a tragic case of mistaken identity, a Brentwood family was left in shock. A Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital staffer had the unfortunate task of informing the Brown family that their 30-year-old son had been fatally shot. The Browns were understandably heartbroken, only to learn later on that there had been a grave mistake. The actual victim in the shooting had been carrying their son's ID, leading to the confusion. While initially devastated, the family's instincts kicked in, prompting them to ask for a description of the deceased before making their way to the hospital. They quickly discovered that the victim was not their son. However, unanswered calls to their son's cell phone still taint their relief with concern.

Zuckerberg SF General Hospital issued a statement apologizing for the mistake and assuring their commitment to providing lifesaving care. The true circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unknown, leaving a shroud of mystery around this strange turn of events. With San Francisco seeing a 15-percent uptick in homicides this year, one can only hope for swift resolution and some semblance of closure for all involved. Continue reading the complete article on SFist →