San Francisco – According to police, a group of teenage girls may be linked to a series of unprovoked attacks in San Francisco.
Five unprovoked attacks in July
We know:
Since July, officials are investigating at least five unprovoked attacks, allegedly involving the same group of girls.
Police said the latest incident occurred at around 2:54 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Fourth Street, where officers encountered two injured victims who were attacked by a group of girls.
The victim was treated for no life-threatening injuries.
Police said bystanders intervened to stop the attack and the group fled on foot.
Investigators who have realized similar to previous incidents have obtained surveillance videos and images of alleged assailants and shared them with patrol personnel.
Plainclothes officers then found several so-called perpetrators in Galleria, Stonestown.
Teen arrested
More in-depth:
A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were detained and later arrested on suspicion of attacks, with officials raising possible reasons during the investigation. Both are cited and released to parents.
Police said an 11-year-old girl was detained and detained under state law.
“A violent attack like this will never be tolerated and the SFPD will use all available resources to ensure our city is safe,” said interim police chief Paul Yep. “I am very disappointed with the behavior of these people and they will be responsible.”
Authorities told KTVU they are still looking for more suspects.
Source: San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco and Public Security