Media Advisory
25-091-0083
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 3:57 AM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a residence in the 90 block of Sunset Court for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded to the scene and attempted life saving measures. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The unidentified suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.
The SJPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.
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 6th homicide of 2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Van Den Broeck #3829, or Detective Estantino #4339 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 3829@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4339@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.
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By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640