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Suspect Killed After San Francisco Carjacking, Officer-Involved Shooting

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- The suspect in an alleged attempted carjacking late Saturday night in San Francisco has died in an officer-involved shooting, authorities said.

San Francisco police said that shortly before 11:30 p.m. officers responded to an attempted carjacking with a knife in the area of Market Street and Gough Street.

Officers located and pursued the suspect to Otis Street, where they attempted to detain the suspect. An officer-involved shooting occurred, which was captured on the officer's body-worn camera.

The suspect was struck and was pronounced dead at the scene after officers performed medical measures to aid the suspect. The suspect's identity has not yet been released.

This case was being investigated by several city law enforcement and legal agencies, and a town hall meeting will be held within ten days to address the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department 24 Hour Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or
Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD.

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