A street ambassador for San Francisco was fatally shot after confronting a drug user. This unfortunate tragedy happened outside of a public library and not too long after the man had reformed after spending 23 years in prison, according to the New York Post.

Street Ambassador Fatally Shot In San Francisco After Confronting Drug User

60-year-old Joey Alexander had confronted a man who was allegedly using drugs near children. This was just outside the Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library on Friday, September 26.

Alexander, who worked for Urban Alchemy, a nonprofit organization, was unexpectantly shot by the man who pulled out a shotgun. Although he attempted a recovery in the hospital, the father of two succumbed to his wounds on Tuesday.

In response to the tragedy, Mayor Dani

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