Police looking for person of interest in SF Mission District mass shooting: Sources

June 12, 2023
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San Francisco police are searching for a person of interest in the Friday night mass shooting in the city's Mission District, sources tell NBC Bay Area.

The drive-by shooting at a block party on 24th Street and Treat Avenue left nine people injured. Police believe it was a "targeted and isolated" attack.

Sources told NBC Bay Area Sunday that police are looking for Javier Campos, who is currently a person of interest.

Following the shooting, a surveillance camera filmed a Mercedes sedan driving at a high rate of speed from the area, according to police sources. The license plate number is "9BPT146."

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San Francisco police said Sunday they’re searching for Javier Campos as a person of interest in the Friday night mass shooting in the Mission District.

Police later tied the car's license plate to Campos. Sources describe him as a member of the Sureños gang with ties to other gang members throughout the Bay Area.

Campos also has an outstanding arrest warrant for a homicide in Oakland, as well as several other firearms warrants from San Mateo County and Alameda County, according to police sources.

San Francisco police haven't given an official update on the investigation since Friday.

San Francisco police gave an update after nine people were shot Friday night in the Mission District.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

Source: NBC Bay Area