Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg During Robbery In San Francisco's Mission District
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Police were trying to sort out what happened during an armed robbery and shooting in San Francisco's Mission District Thursday morning.
Police found a trail of blood near Bartlett and 23rd Streets. Officers say one of two suspects may have shot himself as they tried to escape from police.
It started with an armed robbery at 3 a.m. At least two robbers pulled a gun on a man walking down the street. They took his wallet and cell phone and then ran off. The victim was not hurt.
Police happened to be in the area at the time and they arrested the men as they were running away.
One of those robbers accidentally shot himself in the leg at some point, according to police. He is now in the hospital.
Police found a Mac-10 Semi automatic gun nearby that someone tossed over a fence.
Bartlett Street was expected to be closed down for a few hours as police continue to investigate the incident.