A cluster of police cars and emergency vehicles at Eddy Street and Leavenworth Street yesterday prompted San Francisco officials to tell the public to steer clear of the busy Tenderloin intersection. The alert warned drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes while officers and paramedics worked the scene. As of the time of the notice, authorities had not released any further details about what sparked the response.
Official alert from the city
The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management sent out an ALERTSF message instructing people to avoid Eddy and Leavenworth and noting that “Emergency crews are on scene,” according to X.
ALERTSF: Avoid the area of Eddy St and Leavenworth St due to Police Activity. Emergency crews are on scene.
— San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (@SF_emergency) March 24, 2026
Expect traffic delays, consider alternate routes, and allow for additional travel time. For live traffic information visit https://t.co/KhHeZtyAnK.…
Traffic and transit impacts
Drivers are being directed to check 511.org for live traffic conditions and possible alternate routes while emergency crews remain at the intersection. Muni riders could encounter reroutes or delays, and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is urging people to review official service alerts and sign up for notifications through SFMTA.
Neighborhood context
The intersection lies in the Tenderloin, a neighborhood that has seen a steady run of violent incidents and heavy police activity in recent months. Earlier this year, gunfire rocked a Tenderloin corner, and the San Francisco Chronicle has chronicled additional shootings and investigations near Eddy and Leavenworth.
If you were there
Anyone who has information or footage that could help investigators is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-415-575-4444 or by texting TIP411 with the keyword “SFPD,” according to SFPD. If you are witnessing an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, use the SFPD non-emergency line at 1-415-553-0123.
