FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

John Torres Jr.

IN-CUSTODY

On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:28 AM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in the 4100 block of The Woods Drive. The adult male suspect and adult male victim were in an altercation when the suspect, who was armed with a firearm, began striking the victim multiple times. The victim attempted to flee, but was restrained and repeatedly assaulted by the suspect. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment for injuries later determined to be non-life threatening.

SJPD Assaults Unit Detectives began a comprehensive investigation into the incident and identified the primary suspect as John Torres Jr. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Suspect Torres and a search warrant for his associated residence in the city of San José.

On June 3, 2026, while the SJPD Covert Response Unit attempted to serve the warrants, Suspect Torres barricaded inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive and refused to comply with commands. The SJPD Special Operations MERGE Unit responded to the scene to facilitate and ensure a safe surrender. Special Operations personnel successfully persuaded Suspect Torres to exit the residence. The suspect was taken into custody and was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for multiple crimes including assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment.

Due to the violent nature of the crime, Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information about this case or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Nguyen #4431 of the San José Police Department Assaults Unit via email: 4431@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4161.

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