San Francisco police are searching for a 65-year-old man after a late-night assault in the Tenderloin left a 30-year-old man in the hospital. Officers say the attack, involving a baseball bat, unfolded around 11 PM Thursday on the 700 block of Larkin Street.
Police: Suspect Confronted And Struck Victim
According to KRON4, investigators say the older man confronted the younger man, kicked him several times, then escalated the encounter by striking him with a baseball bat. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have not said whether the bat was recovered at the scene.
Police Ask For Tips
The San Francisco Police Department is asking anyone who saw what happened or has related information to come forward. Tipsters can call the department's anonymous line at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411 with "SFPD" at the start of the message, according to SFPD. Investigators say they are following leads and reviewing any available footage or witness accounts that might help identify the suspect.
Larkin Street Safety Work And Local Pattern
Larkin Street is part of a corridor already targeted for safety upgrades, with the SFMTA approving a quick-build project to address what the city labels a high-injury network on that stretch. Project details are outlined by the SFMTA. Violent attacks involving blunt objects have been reported in the Tenderloin before; the San Francisco Chronicle noted a February 2025 case where a suspect allegedly struck two people with a baseball bat and fled with one victim's wheelchair.
What To Watch For
Police say the investigation into the latest incident is ongoing and again urge anyone with video, photos or firsthand information to contact them. As KRON4 reported, detectives are working through witness statements and other leads as they try to track down the 65-year-old suspect.
