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The medical examiner has identified Cheasarack Chong as the suspect who allegedly shot dispensary owner Martin Olive, and was killed by police following a standoff on Monday. His family said Chong had struggled with mental illness for years, and they’d reported him as a missing person with “the mind set of a child.” Read more for an update on Olive’s recovery.

As part of our intro interview series, we check in with incumbent D10 Supervisor Shamann Walton as he gears up for a new year. See what he’s got to say about a “more conservative” Board of Supes.

More soon,

Sara

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Cheasarack Chong, shooting suspect killed by SFPD, struggled with mental illness

“I don’t know what made him do what he did but I’m heartbroken. We pray the victim comes out of this okay.”

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Interview: D10 Supe Shamann Walton on priorities for 2025

“It’s not my job to sell out my nonprofits.”

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Today: Data Trivia Night with the SF Chronicle data team at Manny’s, January 30, 6:15-8PM.

Tomorrow: Mz Worthy and J.Phlip at the Chapel, January 31, 9PM.

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