A 15-year-old girl was killed, and two other teens were injured in a shooting on a Friday evening in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood. The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) responded to the intersection of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street at 5:13 p.m. on January 30, 2026.
The location is near the Margaret S. Hayward Playground and basketball courts, just blocks from San Francisco City Hall. Officers arriving at the scene discovered three juvenile victims, all under the age of 18, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers administered immediate aid before medics arrived and transported all three victims to a hospital. One of the victims, a 15-year-old girl, had sustained life-threatening injuries. Despite the efforts of first responders and hospital staff, she later succumbed to her wounds and was declared deceased at the hospital. The two other victims, a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.
The victim who died was identified by her family and school officials as Jayda Mabrey. She was a 10th-grade student at Gateway High School, described by the school’s executive director as a cherished and deeply loved member of the community. Her family has stated that Jayda was an innocent bystander who was caught in the crossfire of the shooting. Tragically, her younger sister, who was not physically injured, witnessed the incident.
Following an investigation, the SFPD announced the arrest of two teenage suspects on Monday, February 2, 2026. The suspects, a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, were taken into custody and booked into the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center on suspicion of homicide. Police Chief Derrick Lew stated it was devastating to see suspects that young engaged in such violence. While a motive was not fully detailed, Sergeant Eric Wang described the shooting as stemming from a disagreement and fight between juveniles that got out of hand.
The arrest announcement came just ahead of a Tuesday night memorial service held in Jayda Mabrey’s honor at Gateway High School. Students, educators, and family members gathered to grieve. A GoFundMe campaign established to support Jayda’s family had raised nearly $26,000 by Tuesday morning, reflecting the widespread community impact of the loss.
The SFPD Homicide Detail continues to lead the active investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444 or to send a text to TIP411 beginning the message with “SFPD”. This incident was reported as the city’s second homicide of the year.