SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A multi-agency effort that stretched across the Bay Area is serving as the latest example of local and federal agencies working together to combat crime.
“We could not have reached this resolution without the dedication and commitment to this partnership by the San Francisco Police Department. In this case is Community Violence Reduction Team. The FBI and the ATF,” said Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney.
The crime: a drive-by shooting that took place September 7, 2023 in San Francisco.
“The perpetrator sprayed gunfire in the Alice Griffith Housing Development in the Bayview, wounding one man,” said SFPD Chief Derrick Lew. “Officers identified Cory Turner, Shaquille de Metz, Philip Steward and Jared Oliver as the suspects and obtained no bail warrants for their arrests.”
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About an hour before the shooting, an ATF camera recorded the four men leaving an Oakland home. Authorities credit technology like this for leading to arrests.
“They’re utilizing technology. They’re finding ways to continue to commit their crimes. We adapt also, and we will continue to adapt in a very iterative process,” said Matt Cobo, FBI San Francisco Field Office Acting Special Agent in Charge.
Flock cameras are also helping catch suspected criminals. From January 1 to February 23, 2025, Oakland had 16 homicides. Flock cameras were used in five of those cases This led to three arrests.
In San Francisco, Mayor Daniel Lurie recently said Flock cameras helped reduce auto thefts by 41% in a single year.
“Know that we’re going to work together. We’re going to track you down. You will be arrested,” said Oakland Police Chief James Beere.
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Officers confirmed the suspects had associations with three different gangs.
“In the streets today, is great turmoil,” said Everett Butler with United Playaz.
Everett Butler is a former gang member and program manager with the San Francisco-based violence prevention organization United Playaz. He said their gun buyback program and resources for former gang members have been successful in disrupting crime.
“These issues happen between gangs because if you lose a loved one, it hurts. And some people don’t. They’re only a coping mechanism. At one time was anger and retaliation,” said Butler.
According to DA Jenkins, the individuals in this case are set to face anywhere between 6 to 10 years in state prison. The formal sentencing is scheduled for this Wednesday at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco.
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