A routine Muni ride through San Francisco's Mission District turned violent yesterday when a woman was stabbed aboard a bus, rattling passengers and triggering a swift police response. Officers from Mission Station found the injured rider near Mission and 13th streets around 1:30 PM, and paramedics took her to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet released details on how serious her injuries are.
What the police say
According to KTVU, San Francisco police said Mission Station officers responded to a report of a stabbing on a bus and located the victim on board. The department has described the case as an open and active investigation, and as of now, no arrests have been made.
Rider safety and recent incidents
The stabbing comes amid growing concern over safety on Muni, as local outlets continue to chronicle a string of knife attacks and other violent incidents on buses and trains. Several of those have unfolded in and around the Mission corridor, adding fuel to the ongoing debate about staffing levels and security on public transit. SFist has compiled coverage of similar recent episodes.
How to help
Police are urging anyone who was on the bus or who may have video or other information to come forward, and tipsters can stay anonymous. The SFPD's anonymous tip line is 1-415-575-4444, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Riders should call 911 to report emergencies.
