This Morning units from the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) responded to reports of a stabbing in the 200 Block of Bassett St. One adult male victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, as reported via a tweet from SJPD on the same day.
Unfortunately, the male victim later succumbed to his injuries, and the incident has now been updated to a homicide. This tragic event marks the 17th homicide in San Jose in 2023. The alarming trend of increasing crime rates in the city has led to growing concerns among residents and has left authorities grappling with new ways to combat crime.
Units are currently on scene in the 200 Block of Bassett St for a report of a stabbing.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) June 19, 2023
One adult male was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
Please avoid the area. We will provide updates here when available.
TOC: 10:43 PM pic.twitter.com/3LSoS4NmAV
The specifics of the Bassett Street stabbing have been scarce, but information from the San Jose Police Department's Twitter account indicates that a press release with more details is forthcoming.
