The San Francisco Police Department has issued a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to the capture and conviction of the perpetrator behind the fatal shooting of Keith Albert, a 32-year-old San Francisco resident who was wheelchair-bound. The incident, which resulted in Albert's death, occurred on August 5, 2024, around 5:02 AM at the intersection of 20th and Shotwell Streets in the Mission District, as reported by SFPD's official news release.
Responding to reports of a physical altercation involving a firearm, SFPD officers discovered Albert suffering from a gunshot wound upon their arrival at the scene. Despite the immediate aid rendered by officers and medics, Albert was pronounced dead at the scene. The SFPD Homicide Detail, now leading the open and active investigation, is on the hunt for the individual or individuals responsible for this crime. As part of their appeal to the public, they've released a bulletin with a person of interest, urging those who might recognize the individual to come forward.
Anyone with information related to this homicide is asked to use the provided contact information: the SFPD Homicide Detail at 1-415-553-9249 for direct communication or after hours at the Department Operations Center at 1-415-553-1071; alternatively, tips can be sent to the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or submitted via Text-A-Tip to TIP411, starting the message with "SFPD."
