SJPD Arrest Suspects For Late 2021 Homicide

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On September 13, 2021, Officers working a foot patrol discovered a male who was not conscious and not breathing down in the area of Discovery Meadows Park.  Medical personnel responded to the scene where they ultimately pronounced the male deceased. The cause of death at the time of incident was unknown pending an examination by the Santa Clara County's Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.  

At a later date, a medical examination was performed on the male and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. The San Jose Police Department's Homicide Unit began a thorough and comprehensive investigation that spanned over a year. Homicide Detectives identified the suspects as David Barraza and William Jones, and obtained warrants for their arrest. 

On May 25, 2023, Officers from the Covert Response Unit, Metro Unit, and Street Crimes Unit located and arrested the suspects in San José. The two suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for homicide related charges.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Lieutenant White #4104 or Detective Sergeant Reckas #3440 of the San José Police Department via email at: 4104@sanjoseca.gov and/or 3440@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.

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