In a continued effort to solve a decade-old cold case, the San Francisco Police Department has reached out to the public with an offer that it hopes will rekindle interest and lead to new information. The SFPD announced a sizable $50,000 reward for details that can help identify, arrest, and convict the responsible parties in the 2012 homicide of Ronald Monzon. Monzon's life was abruptly ended by gunfire while he was behind the wheel of his car at the intersection of Shotwell and 24th Streets on the evening of March 9, 2012. Witnesses reported seeing a red SUV speeding away after the incident, per the SFPD's official release.
The case, which has remained unresolved for over thirteen years, has persisted as a stubborn reminder of the sometimes impervious nature of urban violence. Despite the lapse in time since the crime occurred, the San Francisco Police Department's Homicide Detail has doggedly pursued leads, but to no avail; no arrests have been made. This recent appeal for assistance, accompanied by the reward, indicates the department's dedication to securing justice for Monzon and his loved ones.
Individuals with any information that could possibly crack the case are encouraged to contact SFPD Homicide Sergeant Warnke at 1-415-553-9249 or contact the Department Operations Center (DOC) after hours at 1-415-553-1071. Tips can also be contributed via the SFPD 24-Hour Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444. For those wishing to maintain their anonymity, tips can be sent by texting TIP411 with the message beginning with SFPD.
