Today, an encounter between South San Francisco police officers and a man reported to be experiencing a mental health crisis escalated into an officer-involved shooting on Sandra Court. The South San Francisco Police Department shared details about the incident on social media, informing the public that officers responded to a 911 call around 5:10 AM regarding a disturbance where a male, believed to be under the influence of drugs, was threatening self-harm.
Upon their arrival, officers engaged with another individual outside the residence before the subject, a man in his 20s, brandished a knife after initially appearing to comply with officer commands. The attempt to de-escalate the situation took a turn, leaving the officers with few options as the man charged towards them with the knife, which resulted in the officers deploying a taser that proved ineffective. In the face of an advancing threat, the officers discharged their firearms, striking the man. According to the South San Francisco Police Department's statement, "Officers immediately provided lifesaving aid," and the man was transported to a local trauma center, where he is reportedly in critical condition.
No injuries were reported among the officers or other community members as a result of the altercation. The South San Francisco Police Detective Bureau is investigating the man’s actions before the officers' arrival. The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office is conducting the probe into the officers’ use of force during the incident.
