San Francisco police confirmed that 2 people were detained after a road rage incident on Wednesday. The incident included shots fired, a pursuit, and a crash.
According to police, around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to reports of shots fired at Lombard Street and Laguna Street. At the scene, officers met with a victim, who said he had been involved in a road-rage incident with another vehicle.
The victim said there was a non-injury vehicle collision, after which the other driver exited their car, wielded a gun, and fired shots before fleeing the scene.
Police located the other vehicle and attempted to stop the car. However, the driver fled from the officers. A brief police pursuit happened before the car was stopped on Market Street near Front Street after the driver lost control of the car and collided with other vehicles.
Authorities said 2 occupants were detained and taken to the hospital for treatment. They are all expected to be okay.
Officers remain on scene pursuing the active investigation of the incident. Anyone who has information regarding the incident is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
