Suspect arrested in connection with homicide in San Francisco Excelsior District

San Francisco, California – A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the death of a man Friday evening in San Francisco’s Excelsior District.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers from the Ingleside police station responded to Vienna Street and Persia Avenue regarding a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located an man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital with life threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead, police said.

After an investigation, police arrested a 17-year-old boy, who was admitted to the Juvenile Justice Center on suspicion of murder, according to police.