MEDIA ADVISORY

20-366-0297

On December 31st, 2020 at approximately 11:24 AM, Officers responded to the 100 block of Rose Lane on a report of a person shot. When Officers arrived they found an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

There are currently no suspects identified or apprehended. The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office after confirming the victim’s identity and notifying next of kin.

This is the City's 44th homicide of 2020.

Anyone with information is asked to Contact Detective Sergeant Lewis #3161 or Detective Meeker #3272 of the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide unit at 408-277-5283.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 408-947-7867.

 

BY: Officer Steve Aponte #4390

AUTHORIZED BY: Lieutenant Shab #3549

DATE: 12/31/2020 TIME: 6:45 PM

DATE: 12/31/2020 TIME: 6:00 PM