A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of carrying out the March 2021 deadly shooting at a San Francisco BART station, a jury ruled on Wednesday. Keshon Wilson was convicted of first-degree murder and premeditated attempted murder, with the jury also finding that he intentionally discharged a firearm that caused great bodily injury or death, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced in an X post.
The March 2021 shooting at the 24th and Mission BART station ended with one young man dead and another seriously injured. Wilson, reportedly after an argument with the victims, circled back to launch a surprise attack utilizing a "ghost gun," according to the prosecution.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins remarked, "I would like to thank the jury for their service and the time and attention that they gave to this case," and expressed gratitude towards the victim's family for their trust in her office, according to the District Attorney.
1/ District Attorney @BrookeJenkinsSF announced today that her office secured a conviction of Keshon Wilson after trial by jury for shooting at a group of young men at the 24th and Mission BART station, killing one victim and seriously injuring the second victim. pic.twitter.com/Ceg0uZq2ez
— SF DISTRICT ATTORNEY (@SFDAOffice) April 11, 2024
After the shooting, Wilson fled to Las Vegas, only to be arrested upon his return to San Francisco, where police located the murder weapon in his home. Assistant District Attorney Charly Weissenbach said, "No one deserves to be murdered, especially by ambush in the heartless and violent manner it was committed here. The jury's verdict rejected the defendant's false self-defense claim, upheld the rule of law, condemned senseless gun violence, and delivered justice for the victims and our community." Wilson now faces up to 82 years to life in state prison, with sentencing set for June 3, according to the DA's office.
The District Attorney's office hailed the verdict as a victory for justice. It detailed the extensive support provided by the prosecution team, SFPD Homicide, and victim advocates for the family throughout the trial.
