Media Advisory
26-032-0552
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 4:48 PM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of a business located in the 1500 block of Winchester Boulevard. Upon arrival, Officers located a 17-year-old juvenile victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
SJPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is actively investigating the incident.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the event are still under investigation.
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 1st homicide of 2026.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Varela #3638, or Detective Montoya #3644 of the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email: 3638@sanjoseca.gov and/or 3644@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.
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By: Sergeant Jorge Garibay #4218
Authorized by: Lieutenant Barg #3640
