Jose Luis Hernandez, a 19-year-old resident of San Francisco, was shot and killed on January 3, 2010, in the Excelsior District of the city. The incident occurred between 1:35 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. as Hernandez was walking home in the area of Naples and Persia. He was attacked near the intersection of Edinburgh and Persia streets and succumbed to his injuries in front of his home located at Persia and Naples. The attack seemed unprovoked, and no immediate suspects were apprehended at the time.
This case remains unsolved, and it is considered a cold case by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). In response to the lack of leads, the San Francisco Mayor's Office has offered a reward of $10,000 for any information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for Hernandez's death. The authorities have made multiple appeals for public assistance, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could help bring closure to Hernandez's grieving family.
The SFPD continues to work on such cold cases, with the hope that new information, advancements in forensic technology, or witness testimonies could reopen investigations and provide justice for victims like Jose Luis Hernandez. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the SFPD Homicide Detail or leave an anonymous tip via the provided channels.
