A theft suspect was killed and two San Francisco police officers were injured after being struck by an SUV in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood on Friday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. when officers responded to a reported theft at the Trader Joe’s grocery store located at California and Hyde streets, according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to apprehend the suspect, who fled the scene. A physical struggle ensued between the suspect and two officers, resulting in all three being pinned to the ground in the roadway. During this confrontation, a Lexus SUV drove over the three individuals before coming to a stop. Video of the event posted on social media showed one person lying motionless in the street, one officer standing, and a crowd gathering near the scene.

Emergency responders extracted one officer who was trapped beneath the vehicle, and all three victims were transported to a hospital. Despite efforts to save him, the theft suspect died from injuries sustained in the collision. The two officers, described as a rookie and a field training officer, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and remained in stable condition as of Friday morning.

Authorities indicated that the Lexus involved in the incident was unrelated to the theft incident itself. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. As of Saturday morning, identities of those involved had not been released, and no information was available regarding potential charges against the driver.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed his concern on social media, noting that he had spoken with both officers and wished them a swift recovery. He also acknowledged the tragedy of the loss of life and commended first responders for their quick action at the scene.

The San Francisco Police Department is actively investigating the incident and has requested that anyone with relevant information contact the department via phone or anonymous tip services.