Media Advisory
21-151-0052
On May 31st, 2021, at approximately 01:07 AM, Officers responded to the area of West Virginia Street and Prevost Street on a report of a person shot. When they arrived, they located one adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with a life-threatening injury. This morning the victim succumbed to his injury and was declared deceased.
There are currently no suspects identified or apprehended. The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
The identity of the deceased 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 17th homicide of 2021.
Anyone with information is asked to Contact Detective Sergeant Vallejo #3810 or Detective Cuenca #3915 of the San José 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: Sergeant Christian Camarillo #3561
Approved by: Lieutenant Davies #3230