Early Morning Shooting Claims San Jose's 20th Homicide Victim In 2021
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- Homicide investigators were unraveling details Monday surrounding the city's 20th fatal shooting of the year.
San Jose police said officers responded to a shooting call at around 3 a.m. in the area of Dubert Lane and Santee Drive near ACE Esperanza Middle School.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to his injuries.
The man's identity was being withheld until his next of kin is notified by the coroner's office.
No information about a motive, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, or a suspect has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kilmer #3790 or Detective Reckas #3440 of the San Jose Police Department's Homicide unit at 408-277-5283.
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 408-947-7867.