Justin Randle killed in San Francisco Tenderloin hit-and-run

Justin Randle, a 25-year-old community service worker and father of three, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. The incident occurred around 1:06 a.m. on a Sunday near the intersection of Ellis and Polk streets.

Randle worked as a safety monitor for the Glide Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community outreach and faith-centered services. In his role, he assisted with de-escalating conflicts and was credited with saving seven lives by using Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses.

Following the incident, a woman was stopped by the California Highway Patrol on Treasure Island for an unrelated traffic violation and was subsequently booked on murder charges. However, the San Francisco District Attorney’s office declined to file criminal charges, citing “insufficient evidence” to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt, including the potential for a self-defense claim.

Randle’s three children are currently under the guardianship of relatives. Family members and colleagues have described him as a dedicated father and a vital member of the Tenderloin community.