San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security team was attacked Thursday evening near the edge of the city’s notorious Tenderloin district, leaving one officer bleeding from the back of his head after a chaotic street confrontation. Lurie was not injured in the incident, which unfolded shortly before 6 p.m. near Cedar Street, according to Mission […]
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security team was attacked Thursday evening near the edge of the city’s notorious Tenderloin district, leaving one officer bleeding from the back of his head after a chaotic street confrontation.
Lurie was not injured in the incident, which unfolded shortly before 6 p.m. near Cedar Street, according to Mission Local.
One San Francisco Police Department officer assigned to the mayor’s security detail was left panting and bleeding after hitting his head during a struggle with a suspect.
Lurie had been riding in a black SUV with the officer and a driver, who was also a police officer, when three people allegedly blocked the vehicle in the street.
The mayor stepped out of the SUV and asked the group to move, the injured officer later told responding officers.
The trio initially appeared to comply, but the situation quickly escalated when one man began “talking gibberish,” according to the officer.
When the officer intervened and ordered the man to move along, the suspect briefly backed away before suddenly charging toward him.
The officer grabbed the man’s upper body, but the two fell to the ground during the struggle. The officer landed backward and struck his head on the pavement, leaving him bleeding.
WATCH:
Video obtained by Mission Local shows a police officer, part of Mayor Lurie’s security detail, tussling with a man in the Tenderloin.
The mayor looks on before walking away.
The man then slams the officer to the ground, & tries to get on top of him. https://t.co/4x32vFGn2g pic.twitter.com/y2bIMixZlc
— Mission Local (@MLNow) March 6, 2026
At the same time, Lurie’s driver was dealing with another man at the scene. That officer did not appear to suffer injuries. Authorities said it remains unclear whether the second man assaulted anyone, and the role of a third individual mentioned by police has not been clarified.
Police said the suspected attacker was handcuffed at the scene and repeatedly shouted, “F–k you!” as officers took him into custody. A second suspect attempted to run but was caught by police a short distance away.
More than a dozen officers quickly converged on the block, surrounding the two suspects as they lay handcuffed on the street.
Lurie remained at the scene and watched the aftermath, appearing shaken by the confrontation.
The mayor told Mission Local that the men had attempted to fight a police officer but declined to provide further details.
In a statement, the San Francisco Police Department said officers responded to the area of Cedar and Polk streets at about 5:38 p.m. and arrested two men. Two officers assigned to the mayor’s security detail suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Louis Wong, president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, praised the officers’ actions.
“We’re grateful the officers assigned to the mayor’s security detail acted swiftly and courageously to protect him in a dangerous and unpredictable situation,” Wong said.
“We wish our injured officer a full and speedy recovery and commend all involved for their bravery and decisive actions.”
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