The driver, whose identity has not been released, was later shot by officers and pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred around 3 p.m., prompting police to urge people to avoid the area. The vehicle, a Honda sedan, was seen crashed into the visa office of the consulate, with the doors in front of the building cordoned off. San Francisco Police Department spokesperson Sergeant Kathryn Winters stated that officers entered the lobby and made contact with the suspect, leading to an officer-involved shooting. Despite attempts to save the driver's life, they were pronounced dead at the hospital.

The incident at the Chinese consulate has caused chaos in San Francisco. The Chinese consulate has strongly condemned the attack, which it described as a violent act that posed a serious threat to the safety of staff and people on-site. The consulate has demanded more details about the incident and urged that it be dealt with seriously in accordance with the law. The visa office of the consulate will be closed temporarily.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are working with investigators from the US State Department and the Chinese consulate to gather more information. The investigation is described as complex, and authorities are trying to determine why the vehicle crashed into the building and whether anyone else was involved.

Eyewitnesses at the scene have provided additional details about the incident. Sergii Molchanov, a Stanford student who was at the consulate to submit visa documents, witnessed the chaotic scene. He reported that the driver had a bleeding head and shouted, "Where's the CCP?" when he got out of the car. Security guards quickly approached the driver and held his arms back. While Molchanov did not see a weapon on the driver, he did notice that security guards were holding a knife. Molchanov also heard two gunshots during the incident.

Videos circulating on social media show people fleeing the building in panic. The suspect, who appeared disheveled and bloody, can also be seen in the footage. Police were concerned that the vehicle may contain an explosive device, prompting a significant presence of police and emergency vehicles at the scene, along with bomb-sniffing dogs.

This incident adds to a series of recent violent events around the world. In Myanmar, a military attack on a refugee camp resulted in the deaths and injuries of many individuals. The exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed. Authorities are also investigating the number of foreigners who have been killed, gone missing, or have been abducted in Israel. Additionally, families of the executed in Singapore are appealing for changes in the country's policies.

San Francisco, known for its large ethnic Chinese population, is now on high alert following the attack on the Chinese consulate. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to ensure the safety of the city's residents and maintain a sense of security in the community.