A 35-year-old man was walking on 22nd Street between Folsom and Shotwell streets at 1:15 this morning when he noticed someone following him, according to the police report.
The suspect, in his 20s, confronted the victim, pulled out a handgun and demanded his property.
When the victim refused, the suspect pistol-whipped him. The victim handed over his cell phone and wallet and the suspect fled on foot and no arrests have been made. The victim declined treatment.
Crime is trauma and the county offers different services. Here is a link to a page of services.
Victims of violent crime can contact the Trauma Recover Center at UCSF.
I would also like to blame the victim.
I never understand why people refuse to hand over their valuables when a gun is pointed at them.