Update: Officer Shot in Disturbing San Jose Family Dispute: Suspect Now in Custody

Update 3: Suspect has been taken into custody by San Jose Police.

 

6/ The suspect in this incident has been taken into custody. Please continue to avoid the area. Officers will remain on scene for quite some time.

We will provide more updates at a later time. Please be patient while we gather more information.

— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) August 16, 2023

 

Update 2: San Jose Police are deploying tear gas and flash bang grenades in order to move in on the man who shot a San Jose Police Officer today.

UPDATE: Flash-bang grenade & tear gas deployed as @SanJosePD move in to nab man suspected of shooting an officer as she responded to a family disturbance near Race & Auzerais pic.twitter.com/ayZBJDoHig

— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) August 16, 2023

 

Update: Mayor Matt Mahan expressed his sorrow and condolences for the police officer who was shot this morning.

 

I am praying for the swift recovery of our @SanJosePD officer who was shot this morning while responding to a domestic violence call. She is currently at the hospital, and my thoughts are with her family during this unimaginably difficult time. @SJPD_PIO will be offering updates…

— Mayor Matt Mahan (@MattMahanSJ) August 16, 2023

 

San Jose Police Department officers were called to respond to a family disturbance in the area of Auzerais Ave and Race St, and upon arrival, they found themselves in a precarious situation. According to the San Jose Police Media Relations Twitter account, the officers came under fire from residents almost immediately, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.

 

Officers are currently in the area of Auzerais Ave and Race St for a report of a family disturbance. Upon arrival Officers contacted residents at the door and immediately began taking gunfire, resulting in an Officer involved shooting.

TOC: 7:57 AM

— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) August 16, 2023

 

The incident escalated quickly, with the police confirming that one of their officers had been shot by the suspect and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. While details surrounding the officer's condition have yet to be released, the situation remains critical. This event has caused significant alarm among local residents and authorities alike.

According to a later tweet by the San Jose Police Media Relations, the active crime scene continued to develop, with police urging residents to avoid the area and focusing on securing the perimeter. The media staging location was announced as Parkmoor Ave and Meridian Ave, and vehicle traffic has been blocked from San Carlos Ave to Parkmoor Ave during the ongoing investigation.

Given the rapidly unfolding nature of the event, many details remain unknown or undisclosed to the public. The identity of the officer and the suspect have not been shared, nor are there any reports on possible motives or the context of the family disturbance that initially led to the response.