San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Christopher Delgado (21), after a trial by jury following a domestic violence incident. Mr. Delgado was convicted of making criminal threats, assault, and damaging a communications device to prevent help.
“The jury’s verdict holds Mr. Delgado accountable for his crimes, and hopefully, will prevent future harm and tragedy,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “Survivors of domestic abuse are not alone and have a dedicated team of prosecutors and advocates in my office that will work with them to break the cycle of abuse, get justice, and help them heal. We take these cases very seriously as this kind of behavior is often the precursor to greater violence.”
According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, on May 28, 2024, at around 12:17 p.m. a woman called 911 reporting that Mr. Delgado, had just spit on her. While sobbing, she told dispatch that Mr. Delgado wouldn’t leave her home and had been threatening her. The call abruptly ended as the victim was giving biographical information about Mr. Delgado.
Dispatch called the victim back multiple times with no answer. At around 12:23 p.m. the victim picked up the phone and told dispatch that Mr. Delgado had “snatched” her phone and thrown it. She also stated that he had a gun on him. When police arrived Mr. Delgado was gone. The victim told police that Mr. Delgado had threatened to beat her up, and showed officers text messages where Mr. Delgado had threatened to kill her. Text messages from Mr. Delgado included, “when you’re dead it’s not gonna be a joke anymore” “You family gone pay for your actions” “I hope you die Godh that’s my wish” and “Ima have some bitches beat yo ass.” The victim told officers that she feared Mr. Delgado might kill her. Mr. Delgado was found by police that evening and promptly arrested.
The case against Mr. Delgado was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Max Draskovich with assistance from District Attorney Investigators Jesus Mendoza, Glen Pon and Isidro Bagon and paralegal Loretta Luu. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Delgado based on the work of SFPD’s Special Victims Unit for their thorough and careful investigation.
“Christopher Delgado’s actions —assaulting the victim, tearing away her phone when she was calling for help, and threatening her life—are unacceptable,” said Assistant District Attorney Max Draskovich. “These convictions make clear that San Francisco is committed to protecting survivors of domestic violence and ensuring their abusers are held accountable.”
Mr. Delgado is currently out of custody. Sentencing is scheduled for December 12, 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
• Black Women Revolt, 888.260.1498 Ext. 1
Court Number: 24009854
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