A second suspect has been charged in a recent antisemitic group beating that took place in the Marina District. Alejandro Flores-Lamas, 22, faces assault charges with a hate crime enhancement, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. The incident occurred last Saturday, when, per court documents, the accused was part of a group heard uttering “F*** the Jews, Free Palestine” before attacking a Jewish individual and their friend.
District Attorney Jenkins' office details that the victims were sitting on the sidewalk on the 3100 block of Fillmore Street when the group approached them. After a verbal exchange, the confrontation turned physical. Flores-Lamas, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, is accused of assaulting one victim who sustained serious injuries. "Allegedly, Mr. Flores-Lamas was part of the group and participated in the group beating of the victim who fell to the ground, hit his head and lost consciousness," per the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. Despite efforts by a local worker to intervene, the attack continued, with the assailants punching and kicking the victims.
While the DA's office has recommended pretrial detention citing a public safety risk, the court released Flores-Lamas over these objections. His release comes with conditions that include appearing at all subsequent hearings and refraining from contact with the victims. He's scheduled to return to court on July 2 for a preliminary hearing. With the accused out on bail, tensions in the community may be running high, reflecting the gravity of the accusations laid before him.
An active investigation remains underway by the San Francisco Police Department, which is calling for any witnesses or those with information to come forward. Information can be securely and anonymously shared through the Police Department Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444, or by texting TIP411 with the message starting with 'SFPD'.
