Dispute in SF’s North Beach leads to drive-by shooting



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A man was injured in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood Sunday after a sidewalk dispute led to a drive-by shooting, officials said.

Gunfire erupted about 2:15 a.m. on the 400 block of Columbus Avenue near Vallejo Street, close to a number of bars and restaurants, police said.

The 24-year-old victim exited a business with two men, ages 26 and 22, police said. As the victim was walking out, he bumped into a group of three other men standing on the sidewalk, leading to an angry altercation, police said.

The three suspects fled the argument, returned in a vehicle and opened fire, hitting the victim, police said.

The victim, whose name was not released, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspects fled south on Columbus Avenue, police said.

No arrests have been made.

Sarah Ravani is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sravani@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SarRavani