Authorities announced Monday evening that the suspect who was shot by police after they crashed into the San Francisco Chinese Consulate has passed away.
According to police, a man allegedly drove through the building’s front before arguing with security personnel inside.
Now we’re hearing witness accounts.
Chaos Erupts at San Francisco Chinese Consulate as Man Crashes Vehicle and Clashes with Security
Moments when people inside the San Francisco Chinese Consulate fled are captured on cell phone video. According to police, a man drove straight through the building’s front in an attempt to exit, at which point he started arguing with security personnel.
“The man emerged from the automobile, looking Asian with long hair that was practically gushing. And one thing I clearly overheard him say was, “Where the f*****g CCP?” He claimed that, according to a man named Sergii who was in queue for a visa.
The Chinese Communist Party is abbreviated as CCP.
This footage was captured by Audrey Sun just before everyone ran away. Security personnel were also working to defuse the situation.
“Once we heard gun, we were like. We heard someone say they spotted a gun in the car. Okay, we must leave the building because there is absolutely no escape behind us, Sun stated.
“After that, the man turned to his car and made an attempt to retrieve something. And just then, a security guard approached him and was able to keep him in place just as people began to flee, according to Sergii.
According to Audrey, it was the security guards’ work to divert his attention so they could escape.
“When I rewatched the video, I was quite thankful because I could hear him say, ‘Don’t injure them. Sun uttered the phrase “You don’t want to hurt them.”
I overheard the security agent yelling, “Do not take it out, do not take it out,” so he was obviously attempting to remove something from his car. I have no idea what it meant, but that is when the altercation took place, said Sergii.
Police Shoot Driver After Crash at San Francisco Consulate
Everyone managed to go, and as they did so, cops showed up. Officers shot the man shortly after, though detectives have not yet revealed what transpired next. He was brought to the hospital, where his death was officially declared. Police are investigating who he may have been specifically looking for.
The San Francisco consulate has previously been the victim of several attacks. One of the most significant incidents occurred on New Year’s Day 2014 when a Chinese guy set fire to the entrance. A portion of the building’s exterior was burned.
The man, who resided in the San Francisco Bay Area, claimed the voices he heard were what motivated him. He received a sentence of over three years in jail.
The San Francisco consulate has previously been the victim of several attacks. One of the most significant incidents occurred on New Year’s Day 2014 when a Chinese guy set fire to the entrance. A portion of the building’s exterior was burned.
The man, who resided in the San Francisco Bay Area, claimed the voices he heard were what motivated him. He received a sentence of over three years in jail.
