A midday fight outside a North Beach smoke shop on Monday ended with one man stabbed, two men arrested, and both of them in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Officers say they arrived around 12:55 p.m., broke up the altercation, and detained both men. Authorities say the pair know each other but have not disclosed how.
As first reported by KRON4, officers were called to the 200 block of Columbus Avenue near Ali Baba Smoke Shop for a reported fight. The San Francisco Police Department told the outlet that one of the men suffered a stab wound and that both were taken to the hospital for treatment, where they were listed with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say both were then arrested and held for questioning while detectives continued their investigation.
What police are asking
The San Francisco Police Department is asking anyone with information to call its tip line at 415-575-4444 or to text TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD," according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officials say the investigation remains active and have not yet announced whether charges will be filed.
Where it happened
The reported fight took place on the 200 block of Columbus Avenue, outside Ali Baba Smoke Shop in North Beach. Business listings place the shop on Columbus Avenue, and you can see its location on mapping sites such as MapQuest and other local directories.
Neighborhood context
Assaults and robberies on Columbus Avenue and around Fisherman's Wharf have been periodically highlighted, which is one reason police are eager for witnesses to step forward when something happens. Coverage from KRON4 includes contact information for tips and further details about the incident.
