Police in San Francisco shot and killed a suspect that had driven their car into the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China building Monday afternoon, but the department isn't offering many details since it is now a U.S. Department of State case as well, according to police spokesperson Sgt. Kathryn Winters.
Police responded around 3:09 p.m. to the area of Geary Boulevard and Laguna Street on a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a building.
According to Winters, upon arrival, police discovered that a car had "come to rest" inside the visa office of the Consulate, located at 1450 Laguna St.
"Officers entered and made contact with the suspect, and an officer-involved shooting occurred," said Winters.
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The suspect later died at the hospital and police were not offering any more information about the case, such as whether the suspect had been armed.
Winters said it is being investigated by her department and the Department of State, along with other agencies and jurisdictions. However, all agencies are still figuring out who will be taking the lead on the investigation, she said.
“There's very little information we can give at this time," said Winters.
No one was injured in the collision, according to San Francisco Police.
The sergeant did ask anyone who may have witnessed the event or even filmed it on their cellphone to contact investigators.
As with all officer-involved shootings in San Francisco, Winters promised to hold a town hall on the shooting within 10 days.
This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.
