San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Shelton Eaves (39), after a trial by jury for multiple counts of domestic violence and assault for beating and strangling a woman in her own home.  Mr. Eaves was convicted of four counts of domestic violence (PC 273.5(a)), with allegations (PC 12022.7(e)) that he personally inflicted great bodily injury on the victim found true and that he had been previously convicted of committing a battery causing serious bodily injury also found true.  He was also convicted of four counts of assault likely to cause great bodily injury with allegations that he personally inflicted great bodily injury on the victim found true and one count of false imprisonment (PC 236) and one count of battery that resulted in serious injury (PC 243(d)).  The jury also found true that Mr. Eaves had suffered a prior violent felony conviction.

“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this trial,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.  “The jury’s verdict delivers justice to the survivor and holds Mr. Eaves accountable for his crimes.  Survivors of domestic violence are not alone and have my commitment to prosecute these cases vigorously and do everything we can to fight for justice with them in the courtroom.”

According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, on May 21, 2020, San Francisco Police responded to the victim’s residence for a report of domestic violence. Officers observed multiple injuries to the victim, including broken toes, bruising to her face, and hemorrhages in each eye which indicated that she had been strangled. The victim described to police a series of strangulations and attacks by Mr. Eaves in her apartment the night before. She told police that Mr. Eaves strangled her three separate times throughout the night, one time causing her to lose consciousness.  In the morning, she attempted to escape, but Mr. Eaves grabbed her as she ran to the door, picked her up, and threw her on the concrete floor of her apartment. She suffered a gash to her head, bruising to her face, and broken toes on both feet. Later that day, Mr. Eaves left the apartment, and the victim was able to contact a friend who came to her aid and called 9-1-1. The victim was treated for her injuries at the scene by the SFFD and then transported to the hospital for further treatment.

The case against Mr. Eaves was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Rick Hullinger with assistance from paralegals Lena Ku and Lorreta Luu and IT support from Noaeh Pinaire. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Eaves based on the work of SFPD patrol officers from Southern Station who responded to the scene and officers from the Special Victim’s Unit who continued the investigation.

“Domestic violence is a hidden crisis, often occurring behind closed doors,” said Assistant District Attorney Rick Hullinger.  “Many victims are reluctant to report abuse to law enforcement, due to shame or fear of retaliation. The victim in this case showed extraordinary courage by coming forward to provide police with a detailed account of the abuse she suffered stating, “I just don’t want him hurting someone else.” This verdict is an additional safeguard that Mr. Eaves will not.”

Mr. Eaves is currently in custody. Sentencing will be set at a hearing on February 19, 2025.

If you or a loved one needs support, please seek help. In an emergency call 9-1-1.

Below are additional resources for support:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (text) START to 88788 or call 800.799.7233
• WOMAN, Inc 24/7 Support Line, 877.384.3578
• Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC) 415.969.6711
• La Casa De Las Madres Crisis text, 415.200.3575
• A Women’s Place 415.487.2140
• Mission Neighborhood Resource Center 415.869.7977
• Asian Women’s Shelter 24/7 crisis line, 877.751.0880
• Riley Center, St. Vincent de Paul SF – DV Crisis Line 415.255.0165

Court Number: 21006708