San Jose: One killed, one injured in downtown shooting

The death marks the city's 31st homicide of 2019

SAN JOSE – One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in downtown San Jose on Saturday, police said.

Patrol officers were called shortly before 5:30 p.m. to the intersection of North 5th and East Santa Clara streets for a report of a shooting, according to San Jose police Officer Gina Tepoorten. They arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds.

Tepoorten said the victims were rushed to a hospital, where one was pronounced dead.

The death marks the city’s 31st homicide of the year.

The other victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to Tepoorten.

Tepoorten said the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.

Police have not announced any arrests in the case.

The shooting remains under investigation and police are asking anyone with information to contact homicide Detective Sgt. Ali Miri or Detective Gabriel Cuenca at 408-277-5283.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can leave a tip with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867) or svcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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