UPDATE: Authorities have identified 28-year-old Luis Francisco-Manzo as the man shot during a police confrontation in South San Francisco last week. He is currently recovering in a local hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
The incident occurred on December 8, 2023, around 5:10 a.m., when officers responded to a call from Francisco-Manzo’s mother. She reported that her son had taken drugs and was expressing suicidal thoughts, armed with a knife. The South San Francisco Police Department has confirmed that officers Brendan Hart and Martin Corona were involved in the shooting.
Footage from body-worn cameras shows Francisco-Manzo exiting an apartment in the 900 block of Sandra Court. Initially, he complied with officers’ commands to approach them, but as he reached them, he brandished the knife. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon and deployed Tasers when he refused. However, the Tasers were ineffective.
As Francisco-Manzo advanced towards the officers with the knife raised, Hart and Corona opened fire, striking him. He fell to the ground, and officers provided immediate medical aid until firefighters arrived to transport him to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office is actively investigating the shooting. In light of this incident, the police department has released the names of the officers involved and the footage of the confrontation.
This incident raises pressing questions about mental health crises and police responses. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 support. Call or text 988 for immediate assistance.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
