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San Francisco authorities were rapidly deployed to the Fisherman's Wharf area on Sunday evening following a disturbing series of incidents. The Fishermans Wharf shooting saw six people injured, including a 10-year-old girl and her 16-year-old companion, caught amidst the chaotic scenes.

The incident, described as a "car-to-car" shooting by Police Chief Bill Scott, involved a pair of vehicles recklessly careening through the popular tourist destination.

Fishermans Wharf Shooting : Unusual Burst of Violence Rocks San Francisco

The Fisherman's Wharf shooting began around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of Beach and Stockton Streets, across from Pier 39.

The eruption of gunshots, likened by local resident Carrie McEachron to the repeated backfiring of a car engine, reverberated along the Embarcadero.

With the frenzied sounds of popping echoing around 20 to 25 times, the violent altercation sparked waves of panic and bewilderment.

Minutes later, a second occurrence of the Fisherman's Wharf shooting was reported near Embarcadero and Howard Streets, nearly a mile from the initial incident.

The violence continued towards the Ferry Building, creating a trail of terror that disrupted what had been a peaceful Father's Day evening.

Victims and Witnesses Recall Traumatic Experience

As the Fisherman's Wharf shooting unfolded, officers from Central Station rushed to the scenes, providing immediate aid to two gunshot victims found near the first incident location.

A black SUV and a white sedan, reported to be involved in the shooting, were racing along the Embarcadero.

Among the victims were three individuals injured by shattered glass and two children hit by the dueling vehicles.

The black SUV, chased by the white sedan, eventually crashed, adding vehicular disaster to the sequence of events.

The injured were promptly transported to local hospitals, with one victim reported to be in life-threatening condition.

Witnesses of the Fisherman's Wharf shooting recounted the harrowing event, many initially mistaking the gunshots for car backfire or fireworks.

For visitors and locals alike, the violent outburst was a disconcerting interruption to their evening meals and walks, making the charming Pier 39 vicinity resemble a dangerous battlefield more than a tourist hub.

San Francisco Vows Justice in Aftermath of Fisherman's Wharf Shooting

Despite the nightmarish experience of the Fisherman's Wharf shooting, authorities have not yet made any arrests.

The police chief made it clear that the shooting wasn't random, but rather a targeted confrontation between two groups.