UPDATE: A suspect has been charged with murder following a shocking home invasion homicide in San Francisco’s Ingleside District. Just announced, 45-year-old Cassidy Wyatt Allen faces serious charges after the tragic death of 38-year-old Jessica Alejandra Sanchez Landaverde on Sunday, July 15, 2023.
The incident unfolded at approximately 1:30 PM on Granada Avenue when police responded to a welfare check. Officers found Sanchez Landaverde unresponsive on the bedroom floor, reportedly severely beaten, according to sources from KRON4. Her injuries remain undisclosed, but the circumstances surrounding her death raise grave concerns.
Eyewitness accounts reveal a tense moment when a tenant in the home called 911 after hearing suspicious noises. The tenant reported hearing someone rush to lock the door as she approached, prompting her to retreat and alert authorities. Police later discovered a window ajar near the entrance, suggesting the suspect’s escape route.
Allen was apprehended shortly after the incident, not far from the scene at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard. His extensive criminal history includes multiple arrests across several California counties for serious offenses such as robbery and assault. He was enrolled in a diversion program prior to this incident.
Prosecutors have charged Allen with murder, including special circumstances indicating the crime was committed during a first-degree burglary. He is set to be arraigned today, and authorities are requesting he be held without bail pending trial.
This tragic event not only highlights the dangers of home invasions but also impacts the community, leaving residents shaken and fearful. As the investigation continues, police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story unfolds.
