Man killed in Mission District shooting Friday afternoon

A man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday afternoon, according to police. The shooting occurred around 12:48 p. m. on 26th Street at Alabama, leading to an ongoing homicide investigation. Officers discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Witnesses observed as a body was carried out, with some expressing their grief. The shooter fled before police arrived, and no arrests have been made so far. If confirmed as a homicide, this incident would be the sixth this year in San Francisco, indicating a troubling trend in gun violence. The police urge anyone with information to contact them or submit tips anonymously. This ongoing investigation highlights the city's challenges in addressing violent crime.