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San Francisco Sees Rise in Violence with Two Shootings

4/6/2026

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On April 4, 2026, a person was shot near the Parkmerced Shopping Center in San Francisco as police responded before noon.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
On April 5, 2026, police reported a second shooting in San Francisco’s SoMa at Sixth Street and Minna Street around 8:30 p.m.
The area’s violent crime trend includes two homicides and a non-fatal stabbing.

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Story summary

On April 4, 2026, a person was shot near the Parkmerced Shopping Center in San Francisco as police responded before noon.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
On April 5, 2026, police reported a second shooting in San Francisco’s SoMa at Sixth Street and Minna Street around 8:30 p.m.
The area’s violent crime trend includes two homicides and a non-fatal stabbing.