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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against Trevor Belmont (49), also known as Hoak Taing, in connection with a tragic incident at Powell Street BART Station on July 1, 2024. Mr. Belmont faces multiple charges including murder after allegedly pushing a 74-year-old woman into the path of an oncoming train.

Mr. Belmont is scheduled to be arraigned on July 5, 2024, at 1:30 PM in Department 10 at the Hall of Justice. He stands accused of one count of murder (PC 187(a)), with additional charges alleging he inflicted great bodily injury on a vulnerable victim (PC 1203.09(a)) and intentionally killed the victim while lying in wait (PC 190.2(a)(15)). Due to concerns for public safety, the District Attorney’s Office has requested Mr. Belmont's detention pending trial.

"The nature of this incident at Powell Street BART Station was tragic and truly shocking. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and colleagues," stated District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. "Unprovoked attacks, especially on our most vulnerable, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. San Francisco residents, workers, and visitors should be able to freely move about and utilize our public transportation systems without fear. My office will now do everything in our power to ensure that there is justice in this case."

According to BART Police, the incident occurred around 11:06 PM when officers responded to reports of a woman being pushed onto the tracks of a Millbrae-bound train. The victim sustained severe head injuries and despite efforts by BART Police officers and paramedics, she succumbed to her injuries after being transported to San Francisco General Hospital. Mr. Belmont was apprehended at the scene by BART Police.