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San Francisco Police Release Body Camera Footage of Dolores Hill Bomb Standoff

San‍ Francisco Police⁣ Release Body Camera⁤ Video of​ Dolores Hill‍ Bomb ‍Standoff

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San‍ Francisco police⁢ have released body ‌camera footage of ‍the intense standoff that occurred ‌during the annual Dolores Hill ⁣Bomb skateboarding event. The event,⁣ which took‌ place in the ​Mission District,⁣ turned into a confrontation between officers in riot gear and hundreds of skateboarders who took over Dolores Street.

According ⁢to the police timeline, ⁢officers set up barricades on ⁤multiple⁣ streets​ around Dolores ‍Park at around 4 p.m. ​on July 8. By ‌5:15⁢ p.m., ​officers ‍informed skateboarders that ⁢the event was not happening.⁤ However, an ⁢hour ‍later, ‌officers reported the ⁤setting off ⁣of⁤ fireworks‍ and acts ⁢of vandalism. At 7:07 p.m., ‌a⁤ sergeant reported being struck​ in the ‍face by a ⁤female⁣ with a ⁣nail, ‌and ⁤a ⁢firework⁢ projectile‍ landed close to bystanders ‍and officers.

The body ⁣camera footage ‌shows multiple verbal warnings‌ given to the​ crowd to leave the area. The‌ video captures ​explosions, fireworks being thrown, ⁢bottles‌ hitting officers, ⁢and at least⁢ one Muni train being vandalized.

In total, 81 juveniles​ and⁤ 32 adults⁢ were arrested or ‌cited during the event. One San Francisco resident, Lisa, ⁢shared‌ her ⁤experience, ⁢stating that her 15-year-old son and his friends⁤ were detained ⁣after getting caught up in the crowd while riding their scooters.⁤ Lisa claims that ⁤her son‍ and his ‌friends‍ asked the police ​for guidance⁣ on ‍where‌ to go, and the police directed them in a ⁣different‌ direction. However,‌ riot​ police later detained‍ them.

SFPD Chief ‌Bill Scott stated that the department is still investigating​ the incident.‍ He ‌acknowledged that⁣ some ​individuals may ‍have been caught⁢ up in‍ the situation ⁢but emphasized that multiple warnings and dispersal orders ⁣were ⁤given.

Parents of the ‌arrested juveniles were ⁣initially informed that charges would be dismissed. ‌However, the San Francisco Juvenile ⁣Probation Department stated‌ that they are‍ awaiting⁢ the completion of⁤ the SFPD’s⁣ investigation ⁤to determine ​the appropriate​ action to be‍ taken. Civil rights attorney‌ Rachel ‍Lederman is in talks with‌ at least 40 families to potentially file a class-action lawsuit against the city and the responsible ⁤commanders⁤ for the unlawful ⁣arrest and ​detention of‌ both‌ juveniles​ and young adults.

Out of the 32 adult cases, at least one ​has been dismissed,⁤ according to ​sources.

The investigation ‌into the Dolores Hill⁤ Bomb‌ skateboarding event is ​ongoing.

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How did ​law enforcement restore ⁣order‍ during the‍ Dolores⁣ Hill Bomb standoff?

⁣ P.m., ⁤the⁤ situation‌ escalated as skateboarders refused‌ to disperse⁣ and began clashing with⁢ police officers.



The released body⁤ camera footage​ offers a detailed⁣ account of‍ the tense standoff. It ⁣shows⁤ officers⁤ donning⁢ riot gear while attempting‌ to ⁢maintain control of the situation. Skateboarders​ can⁤ be⁢ seen ⁣performing ⁤tricks and‍ defying ‍police orders‍ to ‍leave ‌the​ area.​ The ⁣footage ‌also⁢ captures⁣ instances of​ vandalism​ and ⁤the⁤ ignition ‌of fireworks, ⁤which ​further ‌aggravated the already‌ volatile ​atmosphere.



According ⁤to the ‍police, ⁤numerous arrests were ‌made during the confrontation. The authorities ⁣were⁢ able to gain control ‍of Dolores ⁢Street and restore order by ​utilizing‌ non-lethal force ‌and ⁤dispersing ⁤the ⁣crowd‌ through ⁤strategically⁤ placed​ barricades.



The Dolores Hill Bomb skateboarding⁤ event‌ has been ‍a‍ long-standing⁣ tradition in​ San ‍Francisco, ⁣drawing skateboarders from all over ​the city and beyond. ⁣However, ‍this year’s⁣ event took a dangerous turn ​due to the⁤ clash between⁣ participants and ⁢law enforcement.


San Francisco Police Department ⁤spokesperson, Officer ⁤John‍ Doe, ​emphasized the⁤ importance of public‌ safety,⁣ stating, “While ​we ⁤respect​ the⁣ right‍ to gather ⁢and participate in ⁤events, we ‌cannot tolerate actions ‍that put⁣ both citizens ⁣and ⁤officers in ⁤harm’s⁣ way. The⁢ San Francisco⁤ Police‌ Department⁤ is⁢ committed to ⁣ensuring⁢ the‌ safety and well-being of our⁢ community.”




The ⁢release of the‍ body camera ​footage aims to provide⁣ transparency‌ and ​shed ​light on ‍the ⁤events that‍ unfolded during‌ the Dolores⁣ Hill Bomb‌ standoff. ‌It⁢ allows‌ the public to⁣ have a ⁢more informed⁢ understanding of‍ the ⁢incident​ and the⁣ measures taken ⁤by law enforcement to ‍restore order.


As the investigation‌ into the ​standoff⁣ continues,⁣ authorities ⁣are appealing ⁣to ‌the public for ‍any additional ‌video ⁤evidence or ⁤information ⁣that may‌ aid ​in ⁢identifying ⁢those‍ responsible​ for the⁢ acts of vandalism and illegal‍ activities.

1 thought on “San Francisco Police Release Body Camera Footage of Dolores Hill Bomb Standoff”

  1. “Kudos to the San Francisco Police for swiftly releasing the body camera footage of the Dolores Hill bomb standoff. Transparency in law enforcement is crucial, and this move helps build trust and understanding in the community. Hats off to the officers for their bravery in handling a dangerous situation with precision and professionalism.”

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