Incident Overview
Plainclothes officers on routine patrol witnessed a fight and subsequent gunfire near Margaret S. Hayward Playground, according to Sgt. Eric Wang of the SFPD Homicide Detail.
Victims
Jayda Pearl Mabrey was identified as the deceased victim. She was transported to San Francisco General Hospital, where she died from her injuries. A 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy also sustained gunshot wounds and are reported to be in stable condition.
Investigation Details
Sgt. Wang stated that investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident resulting from a disagreement. Officers collected evidence and firearms from the scene. The department did not specify whether the specific weapon used in the killing was retrieved.
Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident resulting from a disagreement.
Official Statements
San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew commented on the involvement of teenagers, stating that preventing such violence is a top priority for the SFPD. This incident is the second homicide reported in San Francisco this year.
"Preventing such violence is a top priority for the SFPD."
Chief Lew noted the city's low homicide rate as a significant milestone.