East Bay Man Arrested in Deadly SF Shooting: Police

Sefanaia Alatini, 37, of Oakland, is accused of killing a man in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Police in San Francisco have arrested a 37-year-old Oakland man, Sefanaia Alatini, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood. Officers found the wounded victim at the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the man died. Alatini was taken into custody on suspicion of murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Why it matters

Gun violence and fatal shootings remain a persistent issue in San Francisco, particularly in the Tenderloin district, which has historically struggled with high crime rates. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety concerns and reducing gun-related deaths.

The details

According to police, the shooting happened just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday in the 100 block of Turk Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood. Officers arrived at the scene and found the wounded victim, who they attempted to revive with CPR until paramedics arrived. However, the man died at the scene. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim. Police developed probable cause to arrest Sefanaia Alatini, a 37-year-old Oakland resident, on suspicion of murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of ammunition.

  • The shooting occurred just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Sefanaia Alatini

A 37-year-old Oakland resident who was arrested on suspicion of murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of ammunition.

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What’s next

Alatini is expected to appear in court in the coming days, where a judge will determine whether he should be held without bail or released pending trial.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges San Francisco faces in addressing gun violence and public safety concerns, particularly in neighborhoods like the Tenderloin that have historically struggled with high crime rates. The arrest of the suspect highlights the importance of community cooperation and vigilance in helping law enforcement solve these types of cases.