Media Advisory
24-147-0507
On May 26, 2024, at approximately 2:45 PM, Patrol Officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment in the 1000 block of Blossom River Way. When Officers arrived, they located an adult male victim who was neither conscious nor breathing and was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Officers immediately began lifesaving measures and summoned medical personnel to the apartment. Despite their efforts, the victim was ultimately pronounced deceased on scene.
The suspect is unknown and fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The San José Police Department Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating 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 15th 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.
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By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640