San Francisco police investigate Christmas Eve Sunnydale homicide

San Francisco police are investigating a homicide in the Sunnydale neighborhood that took place Friday afternoon.

Authorities said officers responded to the 1900 block of Sunnydale Avenue at approximately 3:35 p.m. in regards to a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and found a 43-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds.

Officers provided aid to the victim and summoned medics to the scene. Despite efforts from medics, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

No arrests have been made. Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call the SFPD Tip Line at (415)-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with “SFPD.” Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Last modified December 27, 2021 1:45 pm

Jerold Chinn

Jerold serves as a reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief for SFBay covering transportation and occasionally City Hall and the Mayor's Office in San Francisco. His work on transportation has been recognized by the San Francisco Press Club. Born and raised in San Francisco, he graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in journalism. Jerold previously wrote for the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization. When not reporting, you can find Jerold taking Muni to check out new places to eat in the city.

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