On March 24, 2024, San Francisco police responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Dwight Street near San Bruno Avenue in the Portola neighborhood. Upon arrival around 8:44 p.m., officers discovered Florinda "Flo" Picazo, 48, and her husband, Oscar Picazo, 49, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations by the San Francisco Police Department suggest the incident was a murder-suicide, though specific details regarding the sequence of events or a potential motive have not been publicly disclosed. Authorities have stated there are no outstanding suspects and no threat to public safety.
Florinda, known affectionately as "Flo," had been a dedicated 911 dispatcher for the city's Department of Emergency Management since 2008. Her colleagues expressed shock and sorrow at the loss of a valued team member. Oscar was a long-serving employee of Recology, a waste management company, with a tenure spanning 29 years. He was remembered fondly by his coworkers and was an active member of Teamsters Local 350.
The couple is survived by their four adult children and a grandson born in the previous year. In the wake of this tragedy, their eldest daughter, Jazmin, described her parents as "incredible human beings" who embraced everyone with warmth and love. A GoFundMe campaign was established to support the family during this difficult time.
Neighbors and friends were left in shock, describing the Picazos as a friendly and helpful couple. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the circumstances leading up to the incident. No further information has been released regarding the specifics of the case.
