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Bayview District Homicide Arrest

1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA

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  • Emergency responders in San Francisco are attending to a shooting victim at 1199 Thomas Ave. Police have secured the scene and are searching for a gold SUV that fled northbound following the incident.

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A suspect has been arrested in the October 1, 2026, homicide that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as 44-year-old male Jorge Alberto Mendoza-Hernandez of San Francisco. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain a Ramey warrant for the arrest of the suspect. On October 15, 2026, SFPD officers and Homicide Detail investigators located Mendoza-Hernandez on the 600 block of Gilman Avenue and placed him into custody. Officers transported Mendoza-Hernandez to San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked on the arrest warrant on the charge of homicide (187(a) PC). Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your message with "SFPD". You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

SFPD has provided an update regarding yesterday's shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Ave. Regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your text message with "SFPD. " You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

Police updated the suspect vehicle to a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen heading northbound. The vehicle has two occupants in black clothing and black masks and are in possession of two handguns.

SFPD B /J Mobiles [TE] · 0:21
Units standby for an almost emergency updated suspect description on this 217, 1199 Thomas, under CAD 2853. Updated suspect vehicle, inflammation in vehicle is a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen northbound on Haas towards Shafter. Occupants are two HMAs wearing black clothing, black masks, and two hands on. Information under CAD 2853. Dispatch, clear.

Police are searching for a gold SUV that fled northbound after the shooting.

The scene of the shooting is now secure, and responders are entering from the east.

SFFD A3 S/E Dispatch · 0:17
Police are advising to enter eastbound Thomas from Griffith. Fire units on the shooting, copy? Eastbound on Thomas. Does that confirm that the scene is secure? Scene is secure. Copy that.

Firefighters and EMS are responding to a 911 report of a person who was shot.

SFFD A1 Downtown Dispatch · 0:13
Engine 17, Truck 17, Battalion 10, AMR 106 and RC4. Location 1199 Thomas, crossing Griffith and Hawes. This is a Code 3 GSW. Respond Control A3. Your TAC is 10.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1199 Thomas Ave.

A suspect has been arrested in the October 1, 2026, homicide that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as 44-year-old male Jorge Alberto Mendoza-Hernandez of San Francisco. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain a Ramey warrant for the arrest of the suspect. On October 15, 2026, SFPD officers and Homicide Detail investigators located Mendoza-Hernandez on the 600 block of Gilman Avenue and placed him into custody. Officers transported Mendoza-Hernandez to San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked on the arrest warrant on the charge of homicide (187(a) PC). Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your message with "SFPD". You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

SFPD has provided an update regarding yesterday's shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Ave. Regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your text message with "SFPD. " You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

Police updated the suspect vehicle to a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen heading northbound. The vehicle has two occupants in black clothing and black masks and are in possession of two handguns.

SFPD B /J Mobiles [TE] · 0:21
Units standby for an almost emergency updated suspect description on this 217, 1199 Thomas, under CAD 2853. Updated suspect vehicle, inflammation in vehicle is a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen northbound on Haas towards Shafter. Occupants are two HMAs wearing black clothing, black masks, and two hands on. Information under CAD 2853. Dispatch, clear.

Police are searching for a gold SUV that fled northbound after the shooting.

The scene of the shooting is now secure, and responders are entering from the east.

SFFD A3 S/E Dispatch · 0:17
Police are advising to enter eastbound Thomas from Griffith. Fire units on the shooting, copy? Eastbound on Thomas. Does that confirm that the scene is secure? Scene is secure. Copy that.

Firefighters and EMS are responding to a 911 report of a person who was shot.

SFFD A1 Downtown Dispatch · 0:13
Engine 17, Truck 17, Battalion 10, AMR 106 and RC4. Location 1199 Thomas, crossing Griffith and Hawes. This is a Code 3 GSW. Respond Control A3. Your TAC is 10.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1199 Thomas Ave.

A suspect has been arrested in the October 1, 2026, homicide that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as 44-year-old male Jorge Alberto Mendoza-Hernandez of San Francisco. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain a Ramey warrant for the arrest of the suspect. On October 15, 2026, SFPD officers and Homicide Detail investigators located Mendoza-Hernandez on the 600 block of Gilman Avenue and placed him into custody. Officers transported Mendoza-Hernandez to San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked on the arrest warrant on the charge of homicide (187(a) PC). Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your message with "SFPD". You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

SFPD has provided an update regarding yesterday's shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Ave. Regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your text message with "SFPD. " You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

Police updated the suspect vehicle to a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen heading northbound. The vehicle has two occupants in black clothing and black masks and are in possession of two handguns.

SFPD B /J Mobiles [TE] · 0:21
Units standby for an almost emergency updated suspect description on this 217, 1199 Thomas, under CAD 2853. Updated suspect vehicle, inflammation in vehicle is a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen northbound on Haas towards Shafter. Occupants are two HMAs wearing black clothing, black masks, and two hands on. Information under CAD 2853. Dispatch, clear.

Police are searching for a gold SUV that fled northbound after the shooting.

The scene of the shooting is now secure, and responders are entering from the east.

SFFD A3 S/E Dispatch · 0:17
Police are advising to enter eastbound Thomas from Griffith. Fire units on the shooting, copy? Eastbound on Thomas. Does that confirm that the scene is secure? Scene is secure. Copy that.

Firefighters and EMS are responding to a 911 report of a person who was shot.

SFFD A1 Downtown Dispatch · 0:13
Engine 17, Truck 17, Battalion 10, AMR 106 and RC4. Location 1199 Thomas, crossing Griffith and Hawes. This is a Code 3 GSW. Respond Control A3. Your TAC is 10.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1199 Thomas Ave.

A suspect has been arrested in the October 1, 2026, homicide that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as 44-year-old male Jorge Alberto Mendoza-Hernandez of San Francisco. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain a Ramey warrant for the arrest of the suspect. On October 15, 2026, SFPD officers and Homicide Detail investigators located Mendoza-Hernandez on the 600 block of Gilman Avenue and placed him into custody. Officers transported Mendoza-Hernandez to San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked on the arrest warrant on the charge of homicide (187(a) PC). Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your message with "SFPD". You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

SFPD has provided an update regarding yesterday's shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Ave. Regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your text message with "SFPD. " You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

Police updated the suspect vehicle to a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen heading northbound. The vehicle has two occupants in black clothing and black masks and are in possession of two handguns.

SFPD B /J Mobiles [TE] · 0:21
Units standby for an almost emergency updated suspect description on this 217, 1199 Thomas, under CAD 2853. Updated suspect vehicle, inflammation in vehicle is a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen northbound on Haas towards Shafter. Occupants are two HMAs wearing black clothing, black masks, and two hands on. Information under CAD 2853. Dispatch, clear.

Police are searching for a gold SUV that fled northbound after the shooting.

The scene of the shooting is now secure, and responders are entering from the east.

SFFD A3 S/E Dispatch · 0:17
Police are advising to enter eastbound Thomas from Griffith. Fire units on the shooting, copy? Eastbound on Thomas. Does that confirm that the scene is secure? Scene is secure. Copy that.

Firefighters and EMS are responding to a 911 report of a person who was shot.

SFFD A1 Downtown Dispatch · 0:13
Engine 17, Truck 17, Battalion 10, AMR 106 and RC4. Location 1199 Thomas, crossing Griffith and Hawes. This is a Code 3 GSW. Respond Control A3. Your TAC is 10.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1199 Thomas Ave.

A suspect has been arrested in the October 1, 2026, homicide that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as 44-year-old male Jorge Alberto Mendoza-Hernandez of San Francisco. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain a Ramey warrant for the arrest of the suspect. On October 15, 2026, SFPD officers and Homicide Detail investigators located Mendoza-Hernandez on the 600 block of Gilman Avenue and placed him into custody. Officers transported Mendoza-Hernandez to San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked on the arrest warrant on the charge of homicide (187(a) PC). Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your message with "SFPD". You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

SFPD has provided an update regarding yesterday's shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of Thomas Avenue. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 5:11 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Thomas Ave. Regarding a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim who was suffering injuries from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your text message with "SFPD. " You may remain anonymous. SFPD CASE# 260-577-378.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1100 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, California 94124, USA.

Police updated the suspect vehicle to a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen heading northbound. The vehicle has two occupants in black clothing and black masks and are in possession of two handguns.

SFPD B /J Mobiles [TE] · 0:21
Units standby for an almost emergency updated suspect description on this 217, 1199 Thomas, under CAD 2853. Updated suspect vehicle, inflammation in vehicle is a 1990 Camaro or Honda sedan, last seen northbound on Haas towards Shafter. Occupants are two HMAs wearing black clothing, black masks, and two hands on. Information under CAD 2853. Dispatch, clear.

Police are searching for a gold SUV that fled northbound after the shooting.

The scene of the shooting is now secure, and responders are entering from the east.

SFFD A3 S/E Dispatch · 0:17
Police are advising to enter eastbound Thomas from Griffith. Fire units on the shooting, copy? Eastbound on Thomas. Does that confirm that the scene is secure? Scene is secure. Copy that.

Firefighters and EMS are responding to a 911 report of a person who was shot.

SFFD A1 Downtown Dispatch · 0:13
Engine 17, Truck 17, Battalion 10, AMR 106 and RC4. Location 1199 Thomas, crossing Griffith and Hawes. This is a Code 3 GSW. Respond Control A3. Your TAC is 10.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1199 Thomas Ave.

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Comments21

sanfranciscoUser2498418046Oct 1 at 5:20 PM

I heard the shots

user2412004d ago

I heard suspect would be released due to not enough evidence. The DA doesn’t have enough to give em the charges

sanfranciscoUser17523440304d ago

That's 4 homicides in the last month.

kelseyvilleUser2518396015Oct 15 at 10:09 PM

I was there I saw the whole thing I even saw the gunman

sanfranciscoUser2498418046Oct 1 at 5:20 PM

I heard the shots

user2412004d ago

I heard suspect would be released due to not enough evidence. The DA doesn’t have enough to give em the charges

sanfranciscoUser17523440304d ago

That's 4 homicides in the last month.

kelseyvilleUser2518396015Oct 15 at 10:09 PM

I was there I saw the whole thing I even saw the gunman

sanfranciscoUser2498418046Oct 1 at 5:20 PM

I heard the shots

user2412004d ago

I heard suspect would be released due to not enough evidence. The DA doesn’t have enough to give em the charges

sanfranciscoUser17523440304d ago

That's 4 homicides in the last month.

kelseyvilleUser2518396015Oct 15 at 10:09 PM

I was there I saw the whole thing I even saw the gunman

sanfranciscoUser2498418046Oct 1 at 5:20 PM

I heard the shots

user2412004d ago

I heard suspect would be released due to not enough evidence. The DA doesn’t have enough to give em the charges

sanfranciscoUser17523440304d ago

That's 4 homicides in the last month.

kelseyvilleUser2518396015Oct 15 at 10:09 PM

I was there I saw the whole thing I even saw the gunman

sanfranciscoUser2498418046Oct 1 at 5:20 PM

I heard the shots

user2412004d ago

I heard suspect would be released due to not enough evidence. The DA doesn’t have enough to give em the charges

sanfranciscoUser17523440304d ago

That's 4 homicides in the last month.

kelseyvilleUser2518396015Oct 15 at 10:09 PM

I was there I saw the whole thing I even saw the gunman

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