San Francisco Police Evacuate Stonestown Galleria After Threats San Francisco police evacuated the Stonestown Galleria shopping center on Wednesday after responding to reports of a person making threats, according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department. The incident occurred near Buckingham Way and Winston Drive, with officers working alongside the property manager to investigate the situation. The evacuation was initiated around 11:40 a.m., when police were called to the mall. Authorities confirmed that additional resources, including tactical teams, K-9 units, and the bomb squad, were deployed to the area. Officers from San Francisco State University police and the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the search. Traffic in the vicinity was rerouted during the investigation, and a public safety alert was issued urging residents to avoid the area around 3251 20th Ave. due to ongoing police activity. Residents and shoppers reported significant disruptions as the evacuation unfolded. Dozens of people gathered outside the mall, with helicopters circling overhead shortly after 2 p.m. Apichai Srisopa, 55, described the scene as he was shopping at Whole Foods when an announcement ordered customers to evacuate. He left his groceries in the parking lot, unable to return home immediately. “They said we could leave if we wanted to leave, but my stuff is in there, so I can’t really go home yet,” Srisopa said. Other shoppers followed fire-drill protocols after their manager instructed them to evacuate the store. Jenna Seaman, a Whole Foods employee, recounted spending over 45 minutes on a curb in the parking lot, watching as officers blocked the mall’s entrance and brought police dogs inside.#san_francisco_police_department #stonestown_galleria #buckingham_way #winston_drive #ggp
Two suspects arrested after SF mayor's security officers injured in Tenderloin altercation; Lurie unharmed San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail was involved in a confrontation in the Tenderloin District on Thursday night, resulting in minor injuries to two officers. The mayor was not harmed, according to police. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. near Cedar and Polk streets after the mayor’s vehicle was blocked by individuals. The altercation began when the mayor stopped to address the situation, asking the individuals to move. One complied initially but later engaged in a physical struggle with a security officer, who sustained injuries. A second officer arrived to assist, and additional SFPD backup arrived to de-escalate the situation. The mayor’s office confirmed he was not involved in the scuffle. Two suspects were arrested on Friday: Tony Phillips, 44, and Abraham Simon, 33. Phillips faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, resisting a peace officer, and a drug-related offense. He was previously arrested in 2019 on suspicion of murder, though those charges were later dropped. Simon is charged with obstructing a peace officer, an out-of-county drug warrant, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The mayor’s office released a statement emphasizing gratitude for the officers’ quick response and their role in ensuring public safety. “We appreciate our SFPD officers for their quick response and for keeping our city safe every day,” the office said. The president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association praised the security detail for their “swift and courageous” actions, calling the situation “dangerous and unpredictable.” Lurie addressed the incident on Friday, expressing relief that his security team was unharmed.#san_francisco #san_francisco_police_department #daniel_lurie #tenderloin #sfpd
Mayor Unharmed in Attack During Public Encounter The mayor was unharmed in an incident that occurred during a public encounter with street dwellers, though one member of his security detail sustained non-life-threatening injuries. According to an unidentified police officer who was part of the mayor’s security team, three individuals blocked the mayor’s black SUV shortly before the attack. The officer stated that the mayor exited the vehicle to ask the group to move, and the individuals initially complied. However, one man began speaking incoherently, prompting the officer to intervene. The man initially moved away but then lunged at the officer, leading to a physical altercation. Surveillance footage released online later showed the officer shoving the man before the altercation escalated. The two individuals then grappled, with the attacker slamming the officer to the ground. The officer’s head struck the pavement during the fall, resulting in injuries. The mayor’s driver, also a police officer, was preoccupied with another man but did not appear to be injured. The third individual mentioned by the officer remains unclear in the details of the incident. The alleged attacker was arrested and reportedly shouted, “Fuck you!” during the arrest. A second suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended by police nearby. Dozens of officers surrounded the two suspects after the incident, with the mayor observing the scene from the edge of Cedar Street, a narrow alleyway between Geary and Post streets. The mayor declined to provide further details about the confrontation, stating only that the individuals had attempted to fight a police officer. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the scene at 5:38 p.m. and arrested two men.#mayor #san_francisco_police_department #louis_wong #cedar_street #geary_post_streets
