Man killed in South of Market shooting

Man killed in South of Market shooting

One person is dead and one taken into custody after a shooting in the area of Fourth and Mission Streets Wednesday afternoon.

Police were called to area around 3:22 p.m. and found a victim at the scene with a gunshot wound, according to Officer Robert Rueca.

He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died there, despite efforts to save him.

Officers arrested a suspect after a searched of the area that included the parking garage at Fifth and Mission.

The suspect’s identity was not released and no charges had been announced as of Wednesday evening.

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