SJPD Arrests Suspect for Homicide #21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Homicide detectives conducted a comprehensive investigation that led to the identification of suspect Saunray Winchester as the person responsible for this incident. Winchester was known to be homeless and to frequent the downtown area. On July 15, 2022, suspect Winchester was located while walking in the area of Santa Clara and Market Streets. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail. The motive continues to be under investigation. 

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On July 12th, 2022, at approximately 9:34 PM, Officers responded to the 100 block of South Market Street on a report of a woman being physically assaulted. When they arrived, they found an adult female victim suffering from at least one stab wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The suspect fled and was not located. Preliminary information is that the victim was a homeless individual.

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 21st homicide of 2022.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Varela #3638 or Detective Valosek #4245 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 3638@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4245@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.

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