Suspect Apprehended in Connection with January 15 Fatal Shooting on San Bruno Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — On January 15, 2026, at approximately 9:42 p.m., San Francisco Police Department officers arrived at the intersection of 16th Street and San Bruno Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
First responders initiated medical aid, which included cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Paramedics arrived shortly thereafter to continue lifesaving measures; however, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The SFPD Homicide Detail subsequently assumed responsibility for the investigation.
During the investigative process, detectives identified 38-year-old Evan Perez Villanueva as the suspect. Following this identification, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Perez Villanueva along with a search warrant for his vehicle.
On January 26, 2026, law enforcement located Perez Villanueva near the 200 block of San Bruno Avenue as he was entering a vehicle associated with the investigation. Officers took the suspect into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery and seizure of a shotgun.
Perez Villanueva was transported to the San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of homicide under California Penal Code 187. While an arrest has been made, the SFPD states that the investigation remains open and active. Authorities have requested that anyone with information contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or utilize the Text-A-Tip service by messaging TIP411 with a message starting with “SFPD.”
