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San Francisco Declares 24-Hour Ceasefire Amid Rising Violence
4/10/2026
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Story summary
- San Francisco leaders announced a 24-hour ceasefire after a Mission District shooting left one person critically injured.
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized safety.
- San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins noted a rise in homicides this year.
- The ceasefire is organized by the nonprofit United Playaz and aims to spur long-term violence reduction.
- San Francisco recorded 14 homicides in 2026, a sharp increase from the previous year.
