Following a prompt 911 call, South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD) officers apprehended a man last Saturday night after reports of gunfire on the 800 block of Linden Avenue. The caller, who witnessed the incident, provided a description that led to the rapid location of the suspect by the responding officers. According to the South San Francisco Police Department, as the officers approached, they spotted a pistol protruding from the front pocket of the male who matched the caller’s description.
Despite attempts to detain him, the suspect initiated a foot chase when confronted by law enforcement. The pursuit was brief and, notably, ended without further incident. The suspect was taken into custody. Upon recovery, the firearm was identified as having been stolen from Fairfield in the previous year.
The arrested individual now faces charges of negligent discharge and unlawful possession of a firearm. The South San Francisco Police Department thanked neighboring agencies, including the Colma and San Bruno Police Departments, for providing pivotal support during the incident.
