Four people were wounded in a shooting near the Powell Street BART Station just before 1 AM today, after gunfire broke out in the Market Street corridor and drew a heavy response from police and emergency crews. The victims were taken to San Francisco General Hospital, and their conditions were still unknown as of Saturday morning.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, city dispatch traffic indicated that four ambulances were sent to Mason and Market streets, and authorities were searching for two suspects. The Chronicle reported that one person being sought was described as a man with a beard, long hair, a jean jacket, faded black jeans and white shoes. Police had not released additional information early Saturday as investigators continued to work the scene.
Scene and suspect description
The suspect description circulating among officers matched the rough details that often appear on overnight scanner traffic, and police were seen canvassing the area around Hallidie Plaza. Hoodline coverage of a 2024 officer-involved shooting at Powell that temporarily closed station entrances highlighted how quickly downtown transit can be disrupted.
Transit impact
Powell Street Station sits at Market and Powell near Union Square and is one of BART's busiest downtown hubs, connecting regional trains with multiple Muni lines. BART notes the station's central role in downtown circulation, so any significant police presence at street level can ripple across the system. Riders in the area should be prepared for possible delays while investigators remain on scene.
Investigators continued working into the morning, and police had not released details about the victims' conditions or any arrests, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
