SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco police officer shot a person carrying an “edged weapon” on northbound Highway 101 late Thursday morning, according to authorities.
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The officer made contact with the person near the Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp, according to police.
“During the encounter, the subject produced an edged weapon, and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” police said in the statement. “One SFPD officer was involved.”
Officers provided aid to the person and paramedics took him to an area hospital, according to police. Police did not know his condition.
No other injuries were reported.
Police said the shooting is being investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, SFPD’s Investigative Services Division, SFPD’s Internal Affairs Division and the Department of Police Accountability.
A community meeting about the shooting is expected to take place within 10 days.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the police department at 415-575-4444.
Check back for updates.
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