2 suspects held in slaying of teen in S.F.’s Portola

San Francisco police arrested two men in connection with the fatal shooting last week of a 19yearold man who died on a sidewalk in the city’s Portola neighborhood, officials said Wednesday.

Police identified the suspects as Fagamalama Pasene, 26, and Zion Young, 19. They were booked on suspicion of homicide and other charges.

The city medical examiner’s office identified the victim as Kelvin Chew.

Just after 8 p.m. Thursday, San Francisco police responded to Felton and Colby streets after a report of a shooting. Officers located Chew on the sidewalk, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. The incident marked the city’s 17th homicide this year.

Investigators said Chew was likely shot and killed during an attempted robbery. Assistance from members of the community and other evidence helped police identify the suspects, officials said.

Pasene was booked into San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of homicide, attempted robbery, conspiracy and accessory after the fact. Young was booked on suspicion of homicide, attempted robbery, conspiracy and felon in possession of a firearm.

Authorities did not release photos of the suspects Wednesday “due to pending identification matters.” The case remains an open investigation.

Anyone with information can call the Police Department’s 24hour tip line at 4155754444, or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with “SFPD.” Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Kelvin Chew was likely killed in a robbery attempt.