Broad daylight shooting near 16th and Mission

A shooting on Mission Street between 15th and 16th left one man in critical condition this afternoon. Eyewitnesses reported that a verbal altercation between a man and a woman escalated into gunfire after police attempted to de-escalate the situation and left the scene. The shots rang out shortly before 3 p. m. , prompting a rapid police response that resulted in the detention of two individuals, including a woman who was reportedly crying.

Photos from the scene depicted several shell casings, indicating the severity of the incident. Police confirmed the victim suffered life-threatening injuries. This event raises concerns about public safety in the Mission District, an area that has faced challenges with gun violence. Local residents express fears about the rising incidents of such violence in broad daylight. Authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation continues.