The San Francisco Police Department is investigating after officials say that nine people were shot in the city’s Mission District Friday night.
The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. in the area of 24th Street and Treat Avenue.
Police said when their officers arrived on the scene, they found “multiple victims” with gunshot wounds.
San Francisco police said that a total of nine people were shot but all are expected to survive. Police added the incident appeared to be targeted and isolated. There is also no known threat to the public at the time.
According to Santiago Lerma, San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen’s legislative aide, at least five people were taken to the hospital. One victim was in surgery and four others suffered minor injuries.
Officials asked the public to avoid the area while police investigated the incident.
No other details were released at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the San Francisco police at 415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411.
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Source: NBC Bay Area
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