Person critically injured in San Francisco shooting hours after ceasefire call

Authorities respond to shooting in Mission District as city leaders plead for violence reduction

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:03am by Ben Kaplan

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A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Thursday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District, authorities said, just hours after city leaders called for a 24-hour ceasefire to curb rising violence. Police responded to the 2200 block of Mission Street around 3:08 p.m. and found the victim, who was then transported to a hospital. No suspect information or motive has been released as the investigation remains active.

Why it matters

The shooting comes amid a sharp rise in homicides in San Francisco this year, up 250% compared to the same period in 2025. While other major crime categories have declined, the city is grappling with an increase in gun violence that has prompted urgent calls from officials for a ceasefire and solutions to address the crisis.

The details

Officers responded to the 2200 block of Mission Street around 3:08 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. They found the victim and rendered aid before the person was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The shooting occurred near the busy intersection of 18th and Mission streets, a commercial corridor typically crowded with pedestrians and transit riders.

  • The shooting occurred on Thursday, April 10, 2026 around 3:08 p.m.
  • Earlier on Thursday, city officials and community groups gathered at City Hall to call for a 24-hour ceasefire to reduce violence.

The players

Brooke Jenkins

San Francisco District Attorney who stated the city has seen a sharp rise in homicides so far this year compared to the same period in 2025.

Derrick Lew

San Francisco Police Chief who said 'One homicide is one too many. One shooting is one too many.'

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What they’re saying

“'We were at four homicides last year at this time; we are at 14 in San Francisco' so far this year, 'This is a crisis point.'”

— Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney

“'One homicide is one too many. One shooting is one too many.'”

— Derrick Lew, San Francisco Police Chief

What’s next

Authorities have not said whether any arrests have been made in the Mission District shooting. The investigation remains active, and police are encouraging anyone with information to contact the San Francisco Police Department.

The takeaway

The shooting highlights the urgent need for solutions to address the rise in gun violence in San Francisco, which has seen a sharp increase in homicides this year even as other major crime categories have declined. City leaders are pleading for a ceasefire and community-based approaches to curb the crisis.