SFPD Arrests Suspect Involved in Mission Homicide #26-005(a)

On January 15, 2026, at approximately 9:42 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of 16th and San Bruno Ave regarding a shooting.

Officers responded to the scene and located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Paramedics then arrived on scene to perform lifesaving measures. Despite the lifesaving efforts of first responders, the victim was declared deceased on scene.

The SFPD Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is leading this investigation.

Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as 38-year-old Evan Perez Villanueva. A warrant was obtained for the arrest of Perez Villanueva and a search of his vehicle.

On January 26, 2026, officers located Perez Villanueva near the 200 block of San Bruno Ave, entering a vehicle associated with him. SFPD officers formulated a plan and safely took Perez Villanueva into custody without incident.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a shotgun was located and seized.

Perez Villanueva was booked and transported into San Francisco County Jail for the charge of homicide (187 PC).

Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

SFPD CASE#260-028-804