Suspects in a multiple-victim shooting in the Tenderloin were found in Emeryville and taken into custody on March 24, according to the SFPD.
Curtis Warren, 25, and Verle Jones, 24, were found in Emeryville in the late afternoon the day after the shooting and transported back to San Francisco. They were booked on 8 counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy, according to the SFPD press release.
The shooting took place at Turk and Taylor streets on March 23 at about 8:55 p.m. Witnesses say there was a street fight prior to shots being fired.
According to the SFPD report, two people in a Volkswagon drove by the area and fired gunshots at a group of people standing on the sidewalk. The incident is believed to be gang-related and both suspects in custody are from San Francisco.
Eight victims suffered gunshot wounds and seven were taken to San Francisco General Hospital. According to the hospital spokesperson Rachel Kagen, the victims were shot in non-fatal areas and were released in a few days.
The silver Volkswagon Jetta that was involved in the shooting was recovered and no weapons have been found at this time. This investigation is still ongoing.
The SFPD are requesting information about this incident. If you witnessed this crime or if you know anything about it, call SFPD anonymously at (415) 575-4444 or text-a-tip to TIP411 with SFPD at the start of the message.
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