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.
