Media Advisory

25-201-0058

On July 20, 2025, at approximately 12:51 AM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to the 90 Block of South 2nd Street in the city of San José for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from at least one stab wound. Officers immediately began life saving measures and summoned paramedics to the scene. 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 15th homicide of 2025.

During the course of the investigation, Detectives learned the victim was involved in a physical confrontation prior to the stabbing and believe the incident may have been recorded on cellphone video by several uninvolved bystanders. Anyone who may have recorded the incident or who has any information about this case is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Barragan #4106 and/or Detective Harrington #4365 of the San José Police Department Homicide Unit via email:  4106@sanjoseca.gov  and/or 4365@sanjoseca.gov, or by calling 408-277-5283

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By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640