Keonte Antonio Deshawn Woods Fatal Shooting Solano County, SF Death, Obituary: Tragic Loss

In the quiet hours before dawn, gunfire shattered the stillness of San Francisco’s Rincon Hill neighborhood, claiming the life of 31-year-old Keonte Antonio Deshawn Woods, authorities confirmed this week. The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner publicly identified Woods on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, two days after the fatal shooting.

Police reported that officers responded shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday, February 9, to the 500 block of Harrison Street following calls of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located Woods suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported by emergency personnel to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

As of Wednesday evening, no arrests had been announced, and investigators have not disclosed information regarding possible suspects or motives. The San Francisco Police Department continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and is urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.

Woods, a Solano County resident with strong ties to Richmond, was known within the East Bay music community as a dedicated rapper whose work reflected personal experiences and local influences. In the hours following confirmation of his death, tributes poured in across social media. Friends, collaborators and supporters described him as passionate, driven and deeply connected to his community.

Expressions of grief and disbelief have underscored the profound sense of loss felt by those who knew him personally and admired his artistry. As investigators work to establish clarity, many remain hopeful that answers will emerge.

Woods’s death marks another life cut short by violence, leaving behind family, friends and a music community mourning both the man and the creative voice now forever stilled.