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Heard on: San Francisco City Police · 1/17/2026 03:36 PM
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This is at the back area of the library by the park.
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There's a known subject.
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Man waving sword near library playground

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man waving a sword behind a library near a park in San Francisco. The weapon was described as possibly a katana about three feet long. There were no children present at the time, and one neighbor was nearby observing. Units were en route to the main library area.

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Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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