Two More Arrested After Alleged Shooting Near OpenAI CEO's Home

Second attack in days targets residence of tech leader Sam Altman

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:52pm by

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Two people were arrested in San Francisco over the weekend after a potential shooting incident near the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This comes just days after a separate attack where a 20-year-old man allegedly tried to firebomb Altman's residence and made threats at the AI company's headquarters.

Why it matters

The attacks on Altman's home and the OpenAI offices highlight the growing tensions and backlash against the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, which Altman has both championed and warned could pose existential risks. The incidents raise concerns about the safety of tech leaders and their families as AI becomes an increasingly prominent and controversial field.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call of possible shots fired in the Russian Hill neighborhood where Altman lives. They detained 25-year-old Amanda Tom and 23-year-old Muhamad Tarik Hussein, who were allegedly driving a vehicle near the residence around the time of the incident. A search warrant led to the seizure of three firearms from the suspects' home. The San Francisco Police Chief stated that the department takes crimes involving guns extremely seriously and will prosecute the suspects to the fullest extent.

  • On April 12, 2026, police responded to a potential shots fired call in the neighborhood around Altman's home.
  • On April 10, 2026, a 20-year-old man allegedly attempted to firebomb Altman's home and made threats at the OpenAI headquarters.

The players

Sam Altman

The CEO of OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence company, whose home and offices have been targeted in recent attacks.

Amanda Tom

A 25-year-old woman who was arrested and booked into San Francisco County Jail for negligent discharge of a firearm.

Muhamad Tarik Hussein

A 23-year-old man who was arrested and booked into San Francisco County Jail for negligent discharge of a firearm.

Derrick Lew

The San Francisco Police Chief, who stated that the department takes crimes involving guns extremely seriously and will prosecute the suspects to the fullest extent.

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What they’re saying

“The SFPD takes crimes involving guns extremely seriously, and anyone committing acts like these will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

— Derrick Lew, San Francisco Police Chief

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the two suspects arrested in the latest incident near Altman's home.

The takeaway

The attacks on Altman's home and the OpenAI offices highlight the growing tensions and backlash against the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, which Altman has both championed and warned could pose existential risks. The incidents raise concerns about the safety of tech leaders and their families as AI becomes an increasingly prominent and controversial field.