Two Teens Charged in Fatal San Francisco Shooting

Suspects arrested in connection with killing of 15-year-old girl in Western Addition

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of two teenage suspects, ages 15 and 16, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on January 30, 2026 in the Western Addition neighborhood. The shooting resulted in the death of 15-year-old Jayda Pearl Mabrey, a sophomore at Gateway High School, and injured two other children. The 16-year-old suspect was charged with homicide, attempted homicide, and assault with a firearm, while the 15-year-old was charged with attempted homicide and other related felonies.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving minors is an ongoing concern in San Francisco, particularly in neighborhoods like the Western Addition that have historically struggled with higher crime rates. This incident has shaken the local community and raised questions about youth access to firearms and the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 5:13 pm on January 30 near the intersection of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street. Mabrey was walking with her younger sister when she was caught in the crossfire and fatally wounded. Two other children were also injured in the incident. On February 2, police developed probable cause to arrest the two teenage suspects, who were then booked into the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. The suspects made their first court appearance on February 5, where formal charges were filed.

  • The shooting occurred on Friday, January 30, 2026 around 5:13 pm.
  • Police arrested the two suspects on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  • The suspects made their first court appearance on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:30 pm.

The players

Jayda Pearl Mabrey

A 15-year-old sophomore at Gateway High School who was fatally shot while walking with her younger sister.

San Francisco Police Department (SFPD)

The law enforcement agency that investigated the shooting and arrested the two teenage suspects.

San Francisco District Attorney's Office

The prosecutorial agency that filed formal charges against the two suspects after their first court appearance.

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What they’re saying

“Jayda was an innocent who was caught in the crossfire while walking with her younger sister.”

— Jayda Pearl Mabrey's Family

What’s next

The judge will decide on bail for the two suspects at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence involving minors in certain San Francisco neighborhoods, and the need for comprehensive solutions addressing youth access to firearms, community-based violence prevention programs, and reforms to the juvenile justice system.