Man Charged with Murder After SoMa Shooting, Surveillance Shows
Prosecutors charged 49 year old Derral Robi with murder after a man was shot in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood in late November. The charges and surveillance evidence highlight public safety concerns and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the SFPD tip line.
Prosecutors filed charges on December 4, 2025 against 49 year old Derral Robi in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after 12:15 a.m. on November 30 in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. Robi faces one count of murder with an allegation that he personally and intentionally used a firearm. Additional counts allege possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of an assault weapon, possession of a firearm with a prior felony conviction, and possession of ammunition.
Officers driving southbound on Sixth Street near Natoma Street found a man face down in the roadway. Despite attempts to save him he died at the scene. Investigators later recovered surveillance footage that allegedly captures Robi drawing a firearm, the victim running, and Robi following as the victim tripped and fell before multiple rounds were fired.
Robi was arrested near Market and Jones streets and is scheduled for arraignment. The San Francisco District Attorney's Office said it will seek to keep him held without bail, citing public safety concerns. The case remains under active investigation and authorities asked anyone with information to contact the SFPD tip line.
The charges carry significant implications for the community because they include both murder and multiple firearms related counts. The allegation that a firearm was personally and intentionally used elevates potential sentencing exposure if convicted. The additional possession counts reflect what prosecutors describe as an extensive weapons profile, which can influence pretrial detention decisions and the direction of the prosecution.
For residents and regular visitors to SoMa the incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in a busy central district and the importance of timely reporting. If you witnessed the shooting, have surveillance footage, or know anything relevant, contact the SFPD tip line as directed by investigators. The arraignment and next procedural dates will determine whether Robi remains in custody while the case proceeds, and will shape how quickly more details become public as the investigation continues.
