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This was a close one for me. We were riding bikes on Valencia street and waited for the traffic light at Cesar Chavex, next to St Lukes, JUST before police cars arrived. I did NOT (edit) hear any shots, though.
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Shoo ... item-44548
Found out later what was going on. But when we passed the Valencia Police Station we saw officers donning body armor before getting to their squad car to respond.
Since the perp chose to steal a gun from Big 5, where the employees are not armed, he was able to get away. If he had tried to rob Peninsula Tactical, down the street a couple miles, the situation may have turned out differently.
No idea how this will be playing out politically here. But my sense is it will incite more anti gun fervor among the faithful.
fwiw.
San Francisco Active Shooter-Close call for me!
1Bleeding Heart Liberal with Second Amendment Benefits.