Media Advisory

25-043-0508

On February 12, 2025, at approximately 2:17 PM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a report of a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Farm Drive. Upon arrival, Officers discovered an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Officers immediately began life saving measures. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

The San José Police Department Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.

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 incident is being investigated as the City's 2nd homicide of 2025.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Martinez #3934, or Detective Jize #4324 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 3934@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4324@sanjoseca.gov or 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: Officer Tanya Hernandez #4493
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640