Authorities have confirmed the identity of the victim in a fatal early‑morning shooting in San Francisco’s Rincon Hill neighborhood as 31‑year‑old Keonte Antonio Deshawn Woods, a rapper and resident of Solano County. The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released Woods’s name on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, following the shooting that occurred hours earlier on Monday, February 9, 2026.
According to police, the shooting unfolded shortly after 2 a.m. on the 500 block of Harrison Street, where officers responding to reports of gunfire located a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency personnel transported Woods to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. As of Wednesday evening, no arrests have been announced and investigators have not released additional details about suspects or motives in the case.
Woods, known in the local music scene as an East Bay rapper with ties to Richmond, was remembered on social media by friends, fans and fellow artists reacting to the tragic news. Tributes highlighted his passion for music and the deep connections he formed within his community. Expressions of grief and disbelief underscored the sense of loss felt by those who knew him personally and admired his work.
San Francisco police continue to investigate the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their inquiries. The community remains hopeful that leads will emerge to help bring justice and clarity to the circumstances surrounding Woods’s death.