Peninsula Officer Critical After Being Struck In Head With Skateboard

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – A South San Francisco Police officer suffered a major head injury when knocked unconscious by a suspect with a skateboard Thursday afternoon and is listed in critical condition.

The officer was waved down around 2:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Grand Avenue by a witness who reported someone causing a disturbance.

The officer approached the suspect, who was not cooperative, and called for backup. As another officer arrived, the suspect fled on a skateboard and a short chase ensued.

The suspect, later identified as 28-year-old Luis Alberto Ramos-Coreas of South San Francisco, turned and hit the officer in the head with the skateboard, which rendered the officer unconscious.

The backup officer took Ramos-Coreas into custody without further incident on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges.

The injured officer was transported to a trauma center to undergo surgery, according to police. The incident remains under investigation.

“This is so disheartening to hear of this incident, in a City such as South San Francisco, said SSF Mayor Mark Addiego. "We are a tight-knit community, with a police force that is our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with this officer and his family.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information associated to this investigation is encouraged to call the South San Francisco Police Department at 650-877-8900 or the anonymous TIP line at 650-952-2244.

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