Media Advisory
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On May 9, 2024, at approximately 5:46 PM, Patrol Officers responded to a report of a shooting at an unhoused encampment in the area of Mclaughlin Avenue and HWY 280. When Officers arrived, they located an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was neither conscious nor breathing and lifesaving measures were started on scene. The victim was transported by medical personnel to a local hospital where he was stabilized but remained in critical condition. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. On May 12, 2024, SJPD was notified that the victim had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The San José Police Department Homicide Unit is following up on the incident.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the event 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 13th homicide of 2024.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Taylor #4257 and Detective Harrington #4365 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 4257@sanjosecagov and/or 4365@sanjoseca.gov 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.siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.
By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640