Chaos erupted in San Francisco's Bayview District when police responded to reports of a man with a rifle on Monday, leading to an officer-involved shooting that landed the suspect in the hospital with injuries, sources report. According to a statement released by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), the incident occurred at approximately 3:09 p.m. near Ingalls Streets and Armstrong Ave, where patrol officers encountered the male suspect shortly thereafter.

Detectives and oversight bodies are now piecing together the events that unfolded in the subsequent standoff. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, met with a less lethal response from authorities. This decision led to his apprehension without incurring gunshot injuries, the city's law enforcement noted. At the same time, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, SFPD's Investigative Services Division, Internal Affairs Division, and the Department of Police Accountability launched a multi-faceted probe into the matter.

Officials have yet to release further details as the investigation remains in flux. The SFPD has promised a town hall meeting within the next ten days, aiming to shed light on the circumstances that prompted the use of force and to maintain the department's stated commitment to transparency and accountability in the wake of police actions.

The SFPD is reaching out to the public for additional information, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or send an anonymous tip by texting TIP411, starting the message with SFPD.