San Francisco Police Officer Struck by Vehicle, Suspect Arrested After Pursuit
What to Know
- A San Francisco police officer was injured after being hit by a fleeing suspect vehicle in Oakland.
- The suspects abandoned their car and attempted to carjack another before being caught by police.
- The incident involved coordinated efforts between San Francisco and Oakland law enforcement agencies.
OAKLAND, California -- A San Francisco police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a fleeing driver.
The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. when officers assigned to the San Francisco Police Department’s Community Violence Reduction Team attempted to stop a vehicle connected to a wanted suspect on the 800 block of 47th Street in Oakland, according to a news release.
During the attempted detention, the driver allegedly fled and struck the officer. The injured officer was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries
According to the San Francisco Police Department, the suspect vehicle fled the scene, prompting a pursuit by the Oakland Police Department. The suspects later abandoned the vehicle, fled on foot, and allegedly attempted to carjack another vehicle before being taken into custody by Oakland officers.
The incident underscores the risks associated with coordinated interagency enforcement operations and suspect apprehensions, particularly when vehicles are involved and suspects attempt to evade detention.
The San Francisco Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact investigators at 415-575-4444 or submit tips via text message to TIP411, beginning the message with “SFPD.”