Shooting in San Francisco, California
Kate Steinle, 32
July 1, 2015, 77 days after release
Sanctuary policyUndocumented
- Prior arrests
- 7
- Released April 15, 2015 by Ross Mirkarimi (Sheriff at time)
- ICE detainer declined per SF sanctuary ordinance
Steinle was walking on Pier 14 with her father when she was struck in the back by a bullet that ricocheted off the concrete. Garcia Zarate said he found the gun (stolen from a federal agent's vehicle) wrapped in cloth under a bench and that it discharged accidentally. Acquitted of murder/manslaughter in 2017; convicted in federal court of being a felon in possession. Sentenced to time served.