SJPD is Asking for the Public’s Assistance to Locate Homicide Suspect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

During the course of the investigation suspect Paasi was identified as the primary suspect responsible for homicide number 19 that occurred on June 4, 2021. Passi fled the area and has an active arrest warrant for homicide. The suspect has ties to the Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and the San Diego area. Paasi is of Tongan descent and also has ties to Hawaii and Tonga.

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

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.

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Original Media Advisory 

21-155-0857

 

On June 4th, 2021, at approximately 07:46 PM, Officers responded to the area of 4100 The Woods Drive on a report of a person shot. When they arrived, they located one 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 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 19th homicide of 2021.

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

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.