UPDATE: Death investigation south of The Junction

For those wondering about the emergency response blocking California south of The Junction: Police are investigating a death. It started as an SFD call for an “adult female down” and arriving crews had to do CPR but were unable to save/revive her. We don’t know anything more about the circumstances but emergency radio traffic indicated the woman might be associated with an apartment building at California/Dawson. It appears she was found outside the building; police are looking around its landings.

9:17 AM: SPD spokesperson Det. Eric Muñoz tells WSB that, “Homicide detectives ruled it as a suicide.”

(If you are having thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.)

report August 14, 2025 (3:03 am)

sfdlive is reporting that it was due to cardiac arrest. i drove past at approximately 2:45 and police were still on the scene and California Ave was still closed. condolences.

WSB August 14, 2025 (3:24 am)

Thanks for the road report; they haven’t yet announced the road as reopened, but sometimes in the middle of the night they’ll forget to do that. As for SFDLive, that is an automated site, and ‘cardiac arrest” is just the classification they give to calls where they need to up the response to Med 7 because resuscitation might be needed. What SFDLive is most helpful for is something that also is automated but needs no nuance … which units are still on a call and which have been dismissed. – TR
- je August 14, 2025 (7:14 am)
  
  TR @ WSB: Thanks for being such a pro. And taking the time to explain things for us.
- report August 14, 2025 (1:12 pm)
  
  very much appreciate the clarification! i wasn’t aware about the automation. i had always assumed SFDLive was based on what 911 operators were entering into the system themselves. thank you.

Neighbor in junction August 14, 2025 (3:21 am)

Stumbled upon this scene walking home from a later shift. Street was closed at 2:30am for investigation. Seemed to be a yellow tarp in the street. Hope there is some solace for this person’s loved ones.

SeaKev August 14, 2025 (4:05 am)

Ended up driving past right when SPD/SFD first arrived and saw them performing life saving measures on the unresponsive subject lying in the street. Unfortunate outcome to hear.

Mark August 14, 2025 (8:19 am)

Has there been any updates on what happened?

WSB August 14, 2025 (10:35 am)

Homicide detectives believe the person died by suicide (added that above earlier). The final ruling on cause of death, as always, will come from the Medical Examiner.

KG August 15, 2025 (6:14 am)

It was my building manager. Got the email yesterday morning.

Dawson August 15, 2025 (1:51 pm)

What building are you in? Was it the manager of the Webster apartments?
- KG August 15, 2025 (5:32 pm)
  
  Yes I’m a resident at the Webster Apartments and it was our building manager that passed away. Very sad.
  - Lali Dahna August 20, 2025 (1:24 pm)
    
    She was a friend of mine and her community is shocked! What day did this actually happen? Her friends need answers 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Natty RAD! August 15, 2025 (7:36 am)

Thank you for including the 988 number at the bottom of this post. Hopefully it helps others.

Todd Martin August 16, 2025 (1:10 am)

She was a lovely lady. Very talented. So sad at her passing.

Jeff P. August 23, 2025 (9:23 pm)

I am heartbroken…..

N September 3, 2025 (5:05 pm)

Hello, I found the body and was the 911 caller. I came here looking for some info, as the scene I saw doesn’t add up to suicide in my mind and bothers me to this day. The victim was completely naked, no items or evidence around her whatsoever. No markings or drug tracks and besides being insanely frail/malnourished, looked like she took care of herself. I didn’t look too close but didn’t see any blood either. I just keep wondering how or why she would find herself out on the corner naked before having a heart attack. Feels like someone must’ve moved her or done it themselves…. Any thoughts or info is appreciated

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