Media Advisory
24-186-0125
On July 4, 2024, at approximately 4:49 AM, Patrol Officers responded to the 5900 block of Liska Lane for multiple reports of a firearm discharged and a vehicle collision. Upon arrival, Officers located a vehicle that collided into the garage of a residence and had caught on fire. An adult male victim, was observed to be in the driver seat of the vehicle. Officers and fire department personnel extinguished the fire and removed the driver from inside the vehicle. The driver appeared to be suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite life saving efforts by Officers and medics, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the course of the investigation, Officers discovered a secondary victim, an adult female, who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The female victim was transported to a local hospital and her injuries were later determined to be non-life threatening.
The suspect fled 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 18th homicide of 2024.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Martinez #3934 and Detective Jize #4324 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 3934@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4324@sanjoseca.gov at 408-277-5283.
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By: Officer Tanya Hernandez #4493
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640