Muni operator shot and killed near San Leandro

A San Francisco Muni operator was shot and killed outside a bar near San Leandro last Friday night, reports the San Francisco Examiner.

More from the Examiner:

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect who allegedly shot two people, killing one and leaving another with life-threatening injuries, early Saturday morning after a dispute outside a bar.

Around 2 a.m., Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a shooting outside a bar on 150th Avenue and Robin Street, according to sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Ray Kelly.

Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old man lying on the sidewalk outside the bar, suffering from a
gunshot wound to the head, Kelly said.

The Muni operator is identified as Sukia Jackson, 43. Friends and fellow Muni drivers on Facebook were mourning the loss of Jackson.

SFMTA spokesperson Paul Rose told the Examiner that “this is a tragic loss of life and we offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Jackson’s family and friends. We will certainly provide any support we can as the police investigate this matter.”