Murder Suspect Had Been in Diversion Program

San Francisco Man, Cassidy Wyatt Allen, Arrested for Murder Despite Diversion Program PlacementA San Francisco man, Cassidy Wyatt Allen, was arrested for murder just months after being placed in a pre-trial diversion program. Allen, 45, is accused of killing a woman found severely injured in her home on Granada Avenue. He was arrested after matching the description of a person of interest in a separate welfare check call. Allen has a history of violent offenses, including second-degree robbery, battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and inflicting injury on an elder. His arrest has renewed criticism of Californias diversion system, which prioritizes treatment over jail time for offenders with mental health or substance use issues. The San Francisco police are asking for information on the ongoing homicide investigation. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.