Media Advisory
25-208-0777
On July 27, 2025, at approximately 9:04 PM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to the 1300 Block of Santee Drive in the city of San José for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Medical personnel arrived on scene and immediately began life saving measures. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The unknown suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and remains unidentified.
The SJPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner.
This incident is being investigated as the City's 16th homicide of 2025.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Martinez #4117 or Detective Aboud #4468 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 4117@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4468@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.
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By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640