***UPDATE*** SJPD Arrests Suspect for Homicide #4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

On January 28, 2024, at approximately 4:24 PM, Patrol Officers responded to the 1500 Block of Almaden Expressway for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male victim that was suffering from at least one stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased.

SJPD Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and began a thorough and comprehensive investigation. During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified the suspect as Nikolias Ramos and obtained a warrant for his arrest. 

On February 16, 2024, the Covert Response Unit (CRU) located and apprehended the suspect in San Jose. Suspect Ramos was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for homicide.

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 4th homicide of 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Martinez #4117 and Detective Jorgensen #4090 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 4117@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4090@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283

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