Overview
- Andrew Davais, 34, was charged with assault likely to cause great bodily injury after an unprovoked attack on Easter Sunday in San Francisco's Castro district.
- The incident, captured on video, shows Davais punching a man at Market and Castro streets, causing the victim to fall, sustain injuries, and reportedly experience a seizure.
- Witnesses, including Patrick McCabe, followed the suspect and provided video evidence to assist police, who arrived 13 minutes after the 911 call and arrested Davais.
- District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is seeking to detain Davais as a public safety risk, citing his criminal history and parole status; his arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
- Local officials and business owners are urging increased police presence in the Castro, citing a recent rise in violent incidents and concerns about public safety.