Police said rounds hit a white sedan near 25th and Dakota streets.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A shooting in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood on Friday morning left one person dead, another with life-threatening injuries and a juvenile treated for minor wounds as homicide detectives searched for the shooter and asked witnesses to come forward.
The gunfire erupted late morning near the intersection of 25th and Dakota streets, a hilly residential area a short drive from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Police said two victims had apparent gunshot wounds and one was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Officers later learned a juvenile also arrived at a hospital with superficial injuries and had not been shot. No arrests were announced, and investigators had not released the victims’ names by Friday afternoon.
Officers responded a little after 10 a.m. after reports of gunfire in the area, police said. When they arrived, they found the two shooting victims near a white sedan parked close to the intersection. Police said multiple rounds were fired into and around the car, and the vehicle showed several bullet holes. Investigators worked behind yellow tape as patrol officers blocked traffic and walked the sloped streets looking for witnesses and cameras that might have captured the shooter’s route. Police appealed for help, saying, “Anyone with information should contact investigators,” and urging people to share tips as the homicide unit took over the case.
Authorities’ early accounts shifted as the scene developed. Fire officials initially described the incident as a triple shooting. Police later clarified that two people suffered gunshot wounds and the third victim, a juvenile, had superficial injuries and was taken to a hospital by someone else. Police did not identify the juvenile or describe how the injuries occurred, saying only that the person was not shot. Investigators also did not say whether the victims knew each other or whether the shooting stemmed from an argument, a robbery attempt, or some other conflict. By midday, police said there was no suspect description available to release publicly.
The location’s proximity to the city’s main trauma center added urgency and visible disruption. Fire officials said Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital was placed on lockdown, a step that can be taken when emergency staff believe incoming patients may still face a threat. In the hours after the shooting, officers directed drivers away from the intersection and neighbors watched from sidewalks and front steps as crime-scene technicians documented the car and surrounding pavement. Police asked the public to avoid the area while evidence was collected and witnesses were interviewed, warning that road closures could cause delays.
Residents in Potrero Hill said the sound of rapid gunfire in late morning was jarring in a neighborhood better known for quiet blocks, views of the bay and a mix of apartments and single-family homes. Some neighbors questioned whether nearby security systems were working as intended and talked among themselves about the network of license plate reader cameras used in parts of San Francisco. People who live near the intersection said they had noticed city cameras in the area, but some also expressed concern that not every device they see around the neighborhood is operational. Police did not say Friday what camera footage, if any, had been recovered.
Investigators faced several unanswered questions by the end of the day: who fired the shots, where the shooter came from, and why the victims were targeted. Fire officials said an early report indicated shots may have been fired from a moving vehicle, but police did not confirm that account publicly. Detectives canvassed for witnesses and sought video from nearby homes, businesses and traffic infrastructure. Police also did not say whether a gun was recovered at the scene, whether the victims were inside the white sedan or nearby when they were hit, or how many shooters may have been involved.
The case moved into a familiar pattern for city investigators, with homicide detectives processing the scene and the medical examiner expected to handle identification once family notifications were complete. Police said the victims’ names would not be released Friday. A motive had not been disclosed, and no timeline was offered for when a suspect description might be available. Investigators asked anyone with information to call the police tip line or send an anonymous text tip, and officials said even small details could help piece together the moments before the shooting.
By Friday evening, officers had cleared some of the heavy police presence, but the homicide investigation remained open with no arrest announced. Police said detectives would continue reviewing possible surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, and the next update was expected once investigators develop suspect information or confirm additional details about how the shooting unfolded.
Author note: Last updated February 27, 2026.