Teenager shot during attempted robbery

By Caitlin Cassady

June 12, 2007

Police are continuing to investigate a Monday night shooting that left a teenager in serious condition in a local hospital, a San Francisco police dispatcher said today.

The shooting took place after an attempted robbery in the Forest Hill neighborhood, according to a dispatcher. The victim and other teenagers were sitting on some steps near the intersection of Dewey Boulevard and Pacheco Street when they were approached by another group of teenagers around 10:30 p.m.

After the second group of teens attempted to rob the victims they shot at the victims, the dispatcher said.

One teenager was struck and taken to San Francisco General Hospital.

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