Gavin Boston, 40, was fatally shot on January 4, 2023, while working as a security guard at a community center in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood. According to reports, an unknown individual approached Boston while he was on duty; an altercation followed and Boston was struck multiple times. He was taken to a nearby hospital and died of his injuries.

The motive and whether Boston knew his attacker remain unclear. The shooting prompted community vigils and renewed calls for greater protection and training for security personnel, as well as broader measures to address gun violence in the area.

If anyone saw the incident or has information about who approached Boston that day, please contact the San Francisco Police Department.