San Francisco Police Increases Reward for 2016 Double Homicide 22-134(a)

On December 18, 2016, at approximately 8:46 p.m., a shooting occurred on the northwest corner of 16th Street and South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco resulting in the murders of Lindsay Elaine McCollum, age 27, and Eddie Wayne Tate (AKA: Tennessee), age 51. McCollum and Tate were shot while inside a wooden box they used as living quarters on the street.

In October 2019, the San Francisco Police Department initially authorized a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s) in this case.  The reward has been increased to $100,000.

In April 2021, a forensic artist produced a sketch of a person of interest in this investigation. 

In March of 2024, the San Francisco Police Department authorized a $200,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Lindsay Elaine McCollum and Eddie Wayne Tate. A bulletin announcing this reward is attached to this news release.

Anyone who recognizes the person of interest, or anyone having information regarding this homicide may contact SFPD Homicide Detail at 1-415-553-1145 or after hours at the Department Operations Center at 1-415-553-1071 or call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous. 

Crime Bulletin for Lindsay Elaine McCollum & Eddie Wayne Tate

SFPD CASE #161027331