4 arrested in deadly April shooting in San Francisco's North Beach
SAN FRANCISCO – Authorities have arrested four people in connection with a shooting in San Francisco's North Beach in April that killed one man and injured several others.
According to San Francisco police, warrants were served Tuesday at three homes in the Bay Area and in Roseville, near Sacramento. The suspects are identified as 21-year-old Jeremiah Thomas of Suisun City, 22-year-old Malachi Lefiti of Oakland, 20-year-old Marilyn Sahagun-Lopez of Oakland and 22-year-old Nikeosi Jackson of San Francisco.
Lefiti had been previously arrested following the shooting. Police told KPIX Thursday afternoon that he was initially discharged pending further investigation before being re-arrested this week.
Police said the suspects are linked to a shooting at Grant and Columbus avenues on the night of April 23. The shooting killed 23-year-old Isaiah Thomas of Suisun City, while four others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to a preliminary investigation, Thomas, Lefiti, and additional suspects were attempting to rob the victims at gunpoint. During the incident, an altercation ensued, which resulted in Thomas, Lefiti, and three victims being shot.
Investigators believed the shooting was an isolated incident and do not believe it was random.
Police said Thursday that all four suspects were booked into San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of murder, three counts of attempted murder, attempted robbery and shooting at inhabited dwelling. Thomas, Sahaghun-Lopez and Jackson were also booked on suspicion of conspiracy, prohibited person in possession of a firearm and street gang activities.
Jackson was also arrested for outstanding warrants from Contra Costa and San Mateo counties.
"Addressing gun violence is a top priority for my administration," District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said in a statement about the arrests. "We will ensure that there is accountability and appropriate consequences for heinous crimes like this one that gravely threaten residents, visitors, businesses and our communities."
All four suspects were in court Thursday. According to police, their next court appearance is scheduled for August 21 and that the suspects remain in custody.
If convicted, Jackson, Lefiti and Thomas each face 50 years to life in state prison, while Sahugun-Lopez faces 26 years to life.
Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact the SFPD tip line at 415-575-4444 or to text TIP411, beginning the message with "SFPD".
