Bob Lee , the creator of Cash App, was attacked in the street near the Google offices in San Francisco, shouted in pain as he urgently called 911 and said, “Help, someone stabbed me.”
Lee Called 911
According to pictures received by The San Francisco Standard , Lee held his wounds with one hand and held his mobile with the other.
Officers Reached On The Scene Within 6 Minutes
Tuesday night just after 2:30 am, officers responded to the 911 call and were on the scene within six minutes.
He Was Pronounced Dead After Being Taken To The Hospital
However, the tech tycoon was sadly pronounced dead shortly after being taken to San Francisco General Hospital.
Lee Was Stabbed Twice
He was stabbed twice in the chest, according to police. His tragedy has sparked an outcry in the tech industry over public safety in San Francisco.
Police Don’t Know If This Attack Was Planned Or Not
While authorities have given few details about the stabbing, including whether they believe it was random or planned, The Standard has uncovered fresh evidence concerning Lee’s dying hours.
He Left Bay Bridge After Been Stabbed
The Standard has analyzed a surveillance camera that reveals Lee, who had already been stabbed, leaving the Bay Bridge at roughly 2:30 am by heading along Main Street.
He Approached The White Camry
Lee crosses Harrison Street at the crossing and approaches a white Camry parked there with its hazard lights blinking.
But The Car Sped Off After Seeing His Condition
His stab wounds were visible when he lifted up his shirt and fell onto the ground, but the car sped off coldly. People were aggressive after this news. One person wrote, “If I ever HAVE TO go into SF I have to pray nothing happens to me, us, the car. The driver of the car who just watched Bob Lee ask for help is a disgrace to humanity. WE HELP PEOPLE IN THOSE SITUATIONS. So sad.”
He Returned To The Bridge
Then he tried and returned towards the Bay Bridge before falling to the ground again in front of the Portside.
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He Cried For Help
According to the data examined by The Standard , at some time Lee called 911 and continuously cried for aid while insisting he needed to go to the hospital.
This Incident Shocked The Nearby Community
The spot where Lee was attacked shocked Rincon Hill, the nearby community with 24-hour private security officers.
Two Security Guards Were On Duty
Two security officers were on patrol on their 67-block route at the time of the stabbing, but they were not in the area, according to Andrew Robinson, executive director of the East Cut Community Benefit District, in an interview with SF Gate .
This Type Of Crime Isn’t Common In The Neighborhood
He added, “The shock and trauma on top of this is the people that live and work here, this is not our experience. This isn’t a common experience in the neighborhood.”
Property Taxes pay the Private Security Guards
The private security guards are paid for by property taxes in the affluent neighborhood, home to major corporations, including Google, Firefox, and Gap. The guards are available to residents who have any security concerns.
Lee Was Unconscious When Police Arrived
When authorities arrived, Lee was already unconscious, according to police, so they started doing CPR on the tech tycoon. According to a statement from the authorities, the father of two passed away in the hospital.
A Kitchen Knife Has Been Recovered
According to ABC7 , a kitchen knife with a four-inch blade was recovered in a parking lot across the street, but no arrests or suspects have been named as of yet.
SFPD Chief Bill Scott Refused To Comment
In a news conference Wednesday evening, SFPD Chief Bill Scott refused to comment on the purpose of the incident or whether it was targeted or random. He said, “I have nothing to share yet, we don’t want to be premature and definitely we don’t want to speculate so we are going to be thoughtful about following the evidence and we’ll put out what we’ll put out as soon as we can.”
He Expressed His Condolences
“I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Lee,” Scott continued in a later statement. “There is no place for this kind of violent crime against anyone in our city. I want to assure everyone that our investigators are working tirelessly to make an arrest and bring justice to Mr. Lee and his loved ones, just as we try to do on every homicide that occurs in our city.”
Lee Was On A Business Trip
Lee, who relocated to Miami six months prior and had left the area, was back in the city on business. He took a day longer than planned and was killed.
