San Francisco man arrested in August carjacking of ambulance; Assaulting paramedics

SAN FRANCISCO — A 33-year-old San Francisco man was being held on tried homicide, carjacking and different prices within the Aug twenty ninth hijacking of an ambulance and the assault of the paramedic crews with a picket membership. 

San Francisco police mentioned Francisco Vargas-Osario was arrested in Dec. 8 and was being held in county jail on two counts of tried murder, two counts of assault with a lethal weapon, carjacking, vandalism, possession of stolen car, car theft and an impressive warrant for aggravated assault and assault with a lethal weapon prices. 

Investigators mentioned that on Aug. 29 at roughly 6:55 a.m., officers responded to the realm of 1700 Harrison Avenue on a report of an unknown male breaking right into a San Francisco Fireplace Division ambulance. 

Upon arrival, officers met with the 2 SFFD paramedics who informed them {that a} male suspect used a picket object to smash the home windows of the ambulance whereas they have been sitting within it.

After each paramedics exited the car for security, the suspect was capable of achieve entry into the ambulance, after which tried to run them over.  He then deserted the ambulance and fled on foot. 

Officers gathered forensic proof on scene and analyzed it. With SFPD CSI’s help, investigators developed info that recognized Vargas-Osario because the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant.

On Dec. 8, an off-duty officer noticed Vargas-Osario within the space of seventh and Minna Streets. The officer suggested dispatch and Vargas-Osario was taken into custody with out incident.  

Whereas an arrest has been made, this stays an open and lively investigation. Anybody with info is requested to name the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Textual content a Tip to TIP411 and start the textual content message with SFPD. It’s possible you’ll stay nameless.