The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman's home says her client has autism and was experiencing an "acute mental health crisis."
"And so this is definitely heartbreaking and challenging not just for the Mission the community, but our city as a whole," says Mayor London Breed.
All nine victims are expected to survive. SFPD says the incident appears to be targeted and isolated, and there is no threat to the public at this time.
A fellow tech executive allegedly killed Cash App founder Bob Lee after confronting him about whether his sister was "doing drugs or anything inappropriate," court documents say.
The fire chief says that she's never seen anything like this in 25 years as the massive explosion destroyed several houses, knocked out doors and windows in the neighborhood, and could be felt from 20 blocks away.
David DePape had previously pleaded not guilty to federal attempted kidnapping and assault charges.
