San Jose police seek tips on suspects wanted in shooting that injured a dog

After an “extensive investigation with minimal leads,” San Jose police are now asking the public to help find two suspects involved in a shooting that wounded a young German Shepherd dog named Marley, according to a department press release issued Monday.

The shooting happened on Jan. 11 in the area of Ann Darling Drive and McKee Road. During the investigation, police determined that two suspects were involved in the shooting but detectives have not identified them.

Authorities have described one of the suspects as a Hispanic male adult in his 20s, with a thin build and wearing a yellow weather jacket and blue jeans. Police have not released a clear description of the suspect suspect.

The 10-month-old homeless German Shepherd was brought to the San Jose Animal Care and Services center, where staff named her Marley.

The gunshot wound entered her snout, shattering her jaw and requiring surgery. Marley also suffered an injury to her right paw. She was treated at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and is now in foster care.

The Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers program is offering $1,000 to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals involved in Marley’s shooting.

San Jose police also directed people to contact Detective Lindenberg or Detective Martinez through email at 4673@sanjoseca.gov or 4533@sanjoseca.gov, respectively. Tipsters can also call 408-277-4161.