Media Advisory
25-088-0626
On March 29, 2025, at approximately 7:06 PM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Locust Street for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they found an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. San Jose Fire personnel arrived on scene and attempted life saving measures. Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.
The SJPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and immediately began a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Detectives quickly learned the suspect and victim knew each other. Detectives immediately identified the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On March 30, 2025, at approximately 3:24 AM, Officers from the SJPD Covert Response Unit (CRU) located and apprehended the suspect at a residence in south San José. The adult male suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for murder and will be identified at a later date.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are still 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 5th 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.
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By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640