Two arrested in fatal shooting in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood

Police say the suspects are a San Rafael man and a Richmond man

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:56pm by Ben Kaplan

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Police have arrested two men, one from San Rafael and one from Richmond, on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting in San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood early Saturday morning.

Why it matters

Violent crime, including gun violence, remains a persistent issue in parts of San Francisco, especially in the dense and diverse SoMa district, which has historically seen higher rates of property and violent crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The details

According to police, the two suspects were taken into custody just hours after the shooting, which occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday in the SoMa area. The identity of the victim has not been released, and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

  • The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The two suspects were arrested just hours after the incident.

The players

San Rafael man

One of the two suspects arrested on suspicion of murder in the fatal shooting.

Richmond man

The second suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in the fatal shooting.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting, and additional details may be released in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges San Francisco faces in addressing violent crime, particularly in high-density urban neighborhoods like SoMa, and the importance of effective law enforcement and community-based solutions to enhance public safety.