San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect in Le Grande Avenue Homicide
San Francisco police have announced the arrest of a primary suspect in connection to a fatal shooting on Le Grande Avenue back in January.
According to a department press release, San Francisco police officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 300 block of La Grande Ave on January 22. When they arrived at the scene, they found an adult male who had suffered a gunshot wound. Despite the officers’ and medics’ attempts to save his life, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators from the San Francisco Police Homicide Detail took over the case and began to investigate the incident. Through their investigation, they identified 36-year-old Elmer Daniel Flores Buezo, a San Francisco resident, as a suspect involved in the homicide.
Investigators obtained an arrest warrant and search warrants for his residence and vehicle. On March 23, at approximately 5 AM, members of the SFPD Homicide Detail, Tactical Unit, and Specialist Unit executed a search warrant at the 600 block of Persia Street. During the search, they found Buezo and evidence related to the investigation.
Buezo was arrested at the scene, police said.
Buezo was subsequently booked into San Francisco County jail on multiple charges, including suspicion of murder, firearm enhancement, carrying a firearm in a vehicle, and criminal threats. Police have not yet released any further details about the motive or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Despite making an arrest in the case, the investigation remains open and active. The San Francisco Police Department is urging anyone with any information about the shooting to come forward and contact the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411. Individuals who provide information may remain anonymous.
The SFPD has been working to curb the increasing frequency of gun violence in the city. They have increased their presence in the most affected areas and are working to address the issue with community outreach and education programs.
