San Francisco police are asking for the public's help after a Mission Terrace confrontation turned into a brutal assault that left a man in a coma. The attack happened on Sept. 27 in the late afternoon, and weeks later, authorities say the victim is still fighting for his life. Investigators have released photos of a person of interest and are renewing their call for witnesses.
What investigators say
According to KRON4, officers say the aggravated assault occurred on Sept. 27 at about 5:47 PM on the 4600 block of Mission Street in the Mission Terrace neighborhood. Responding officers found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries, and authorities say the man remains in a coma. Investigators told reporters the attack followed a verbal altercation between the suspect and the victim.
How to submit tips
As outlined by the San Francisco Police Department, tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-415-575-4444 or by texting TIP411 (847411) with the keyword "SFPD" to report information. For non-emergencies, the department's main non-emergency number is 1-415-553-0123.
Photos released and contact details
The department has released two photos of a person of interest and is asking anyone who recognizes the individual to contact Sergeant Hamdy Habib directly at 415-553-7921, according to KRON4. Authorities have classified the case as an aggravated assault, and detectives are continuing to review surveillance footage and witness statements as they work to identify the person pictured.
Legal implications
Under California law, an assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury can be charged as an aggravated assault. Penal Code 245 sets felony penalties that can include multi-year prison terms and fines, with the severity of the penalties depending on the type of weapon used and the nature and severity of the injuries caused.
