Mission district stabbing critically injures man

A man was critically injured in a stabbing in San Francisco's Mission District on Thursday night, police said Friday.

The stabbing was reported at 8:13 p.m. at 21st and Capp streets.

The 20-year-old victim was walking in the area when two suspects approached and one stabbed him multiple times in the torso, according to police.

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are considered life-threatening.

Anyone with information about the stabbing is encouraged to call the Police Department's anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444 or send a tip by text message to TIP411.

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