San Francisco is reeling from a tragedy as Scott Fisher, 29, faces murder charges in the violent death of his girlfriend, Kimberly Wong, 27, in what prosecutors are calling "a domestic violence homicide." Wong, a tech worker with Plaid, was found lifeless in their Presidio Heights apartment on November 30 after officers performed a welfare check, according to KRON4.
Fisher was nabbed a week later, on December 7, in Concord and is currently held without bail in San Francisco County jail. His arraignment took place Monday afternoon, where he stands accused not only of murder but also of the chilling use of a deadly weapon—a knife. In a statement obtained by the SFist, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins conveyed her sympathies, "I offer my condolences to the victim’s friends and family and my unwavering commitment to pursuing justice in the courtroom," and added, "Although, there is nothing we can do to bring her back, we will do everything we can to ensure there is accountability and justice."
The tragic incident marks San Francisco's 53rd homicide this year, and shockingly, it's the city's first domestic violence-related homicide in 2023, as reported by SFist. Wong had been working as a product designer at Plaid, a detail confirmed by her LinkedIn profile. A Plaid spokesperson described Wong as a "smart, talented, and positive" member of the team, conveying the company's devastation over her death in a statement to KRON4.
As authorities continue to investigate what led to this senseless act, the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium extended its support to Wong's loved ones. "We stand with Kimberly Wong’s friends and family in their grief. Domestic violence can happen to anyone," the Consortium lamented in an interview with KRON4. In the face of the tragedy, prosecutors have expressed their intention to file a motion to keep Fisher detained pending trial, citing the risk he poses to public safety. If Fisher is found guilty of the charges against him, he faces a sentence of 26 years to life in prison.
The case remains under active investigation, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be sent anonymously to the San Francisco Police Department Tip Line, or by text message starting with SFPD to TIP411.
