San Francisco police yesterday released updated photos of several men they say could be tied to a brutal early February aggravated assault that left two people in the hospital. The victims told investigators they were first approached in the Fillmore corridor, then later attacked on the 2000 block of Union Street. Detectives say they are banking on the clearer images to spark tips that can finally move the stalled case forward.
SFPD details the assault
On Feb. 8, the victims walked into the Northern District station to report a physical assault that they said happened in the early morning hours, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Investigators say the pair had been standing outside a business on the 3100 block of Fillmore Street when a group of unknown men approached them, then followed them and allegedly assaulted them on the 2000 block of Union Street. Both victims suffered extensive injuries and were hospitalized, and the incident is logged as SFPD case #260‑077‑920.
Photos released, investigators ask for tips
Yesterday, investigators shared updated images of the people of interest as part of the push to put names to faces, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. According to the Chronicle, detectives want anyone who recognizes the men to contact the department, either by calling the anonymous tip line at (415) 575‑4444 or by texting TIP411 with the message starting with "SFPD."
Case status and what investigators want
The SFPD says the investigation is still active and that the updated photos are attached to the department’s online news release. Detectives are hoping the images jog a memory from anyone who was out in the Fillmore corridor or on Union Street around the time of the attack, and that those tips eventually lead to identifications and arrests. Anyone with information can call the SFPD tip line at 1‑415‑575‑4444 or send a message to TIP411 beginning with "SFPD" to remain anonymous.
Local reporting and corroboration
Other Bay Area outlets backed up key details of the case, including that two victims were hospitalized after the attack, according to SFGATE. Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the men in the released photos to call or text tips to the SFPD.
