SFPD: Victim in San Francisco SoMa shooting dies, suspect in custody

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Raw Video: SkyFOX over shooting investigation in San Francisco

The shooting happened in the area of 4th St and Mission St in the SoMa Disctrict.

The San Francisco Police Department says the victim of a Wednesday afternoon South of Market shooting has died. 

Police are investigating the incident that happened around 3:27 p.m. at the intersection of 4th and Mission Street. 

According to SFPD, the victim was found at the scene suffering from one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital where they later died. 

A suspect was taken into custody after police established a perimeter at a parking structure where he was last seen.

SFPD identified the suspect as Jose Alvarez, 23, on Thursday. Alvarez faces a felony murder charge as well as being a person prohibited of being in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm and carrying a loaded firearm. Alvarez also had a probation hold against him. 

SkyFox flew over the scene and captured images of officers on the roof of Mission Garage, which is a complex right next to Westfield Mall.

SFPD said this case is active and ongoing.