Man killed in Tenderloin attack identified

A man killed Sunday night in San Francisco has been identified by the city’s medical examiner’s office as 42-year-old Scott Turner.

Police believe Turner, a San Francisco resident, was attacked by an assailant in the 900 block of Geary Street, between Larkin and Polk streets, around 10:25 p.m.

Turner was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Police said an “edged weapon” was involved but have not released further details about how he died. No arrests have been made and Turner’s death is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Police Department’s tip line at (415) 575-4444 or to text a tip to TIP411 with “SFPD” at the beginning of the message. Tipsters can remain anonymous.