Central California

December 12, 2022 | 6:13 PM

On October 11, 2022, at approximately 8:26 p.m., San Francisco Police Officers assigned to Mission Station responded to the 2000 block of Market Street on a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and discovered an adult male being treated by paramedics for stab wounds. The medics transported the victim to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased in the hospital.  

Investigators from the San Francisco Police Homicide Detail responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Through the course of the investigation the suspect was identified as Christopher Redinger of San Francisco. On December 8, 2022, at approximately 5:56 p.m. investigators located Redinger on the 900 block of Bryant St. and developed probable cause to arrest him. Redinger was transported to San Francisco County Jail where he was booked for homicide (187 (a) PC) and probation violation (1203.2(a) PC). 

While an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to 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.   

SFPD Case# 220700456

Content retrieved from: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/san-francisco-police-arrest-market-st-homicide-suspect-22.

Content retrieved from: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/taraval-station-newsletter-december-8th-2022.

December 12, 2022 | 6:32 PM

Suspect vandalized, carjacked, and then attempted to run over SFFD medics  

On August 29, 2022, at approximately 6:55 a.m., San Francisco Police Officers assigned to Mission Station responded to the area of 1700 Harrison Street on a report of an unknown male breaking into a San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) ambulance. 

Upon arrival, officers met with the two SFFD paramedics who stated that the male suspect used a wooden object to smash the windows of the ambulance while they were sitting inside of it. After both victims exited the ambulance for safety, the suspect was able to gain access to the ambulance, and then attempted to run the paramedics over. The suspect then abandoned the ambulance and fled on foot. 

The SFPD General Work unit took over the investigation.  SFPD CSI officers gathered forensic evidence on scene and analyzed it. With SFPD CSI’s assistance, investigators developed information that identified 33-year-old Francisco Vargas-Osario as the suspect. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Vargas-Osario and disseminated the information through a department-wide email. 

Content retrieved from: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/san-francisco-police-arrest-ambulance-carjacking-suspect-22.

December 12, 2022 | 6:59 PM

On December 9, 2022, at approximately 8:15 pm San Francisco Police officers assigned to Bayview Station responded to a home located on the 100 Block of Orsi Circle. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult female victim suffering from possible stab wounds. Officers rendered aid and summoned medics to the scene who transported the victim to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff the victim succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased in the hospital. Officers who arrived on scene also detained an adult male suspected for the stabbing. 

Investigators from the San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Investigators developed probable cause to arrest the male for the stabbing. 

The suspect is identified as Than Zin, a 28-year-old male from San Francisco. Vin was transported to San Francisco County Jail where he was booked for homicide (187 PC).
While an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to 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.  

SFPD Case# 220845052 

Content retrieved from: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/san-francisco-police-investigates-bayview-homicide-22-174.