Violence marred the annual Halloween celebration in San Francisco's Castro district Tuesday when seven people were shot in the 2200 block of Market Street just as the event was drawing to an end, police said. Police heard the shots and ran toward 2255 Market to find two women and five men on the ground, two with life-threatening injuries. One suffered a gunshot to the head. The victims were transported to San Francisco General Hospital.The city has tried so hard to keep things calm, cool, and collected after stabbings a few years back. But after last night's gathering in the Castro, 7 are shot, 2 hanging on to life.
We have very good friends who live just yards from where the shooting took place. So, since it seems 90% of those who attend this annual gathering are from outside the neighborhood and city, it is my sincere belief that the event be cancelled. Forever. Period.
Update: KQED radio is reporting the number of injured is 10.
