The San Jose Police Department is actively investigating the city's first homicide of the year that unfolded on the evening of January 10, according to an official statement. Patrol officers rushed to the scene at the intersection of Descanso Drive and North First Street around 5:47 PM after receiving reports of a hit and run involving a pedestrian.
Arriving on the scene, officers discovered a male victim critically injured, attempt were made to save his life, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a media advisory released by the San Jose Police Department, early evidence points to the shocking conclusion that the collision was not an accident, but rather a deliberate act. The suspect, whose identity remains a mystery, fled before authorities could arrive.
Investigators are probing into the motives and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The identity of the deceased remains withheld until the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office confirms it and the family is duly informed. The police are calling on the community to step forward with any information that may lead to apprehension and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with details that could aid the police can reach out to Detective Sergeant Barragan and Detective Van Brande of the Homicide Unit. Tips, which can be delivered anonymously, could be financially rewarding if they result in an arrest, as outlined by the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program. The department provided contact details, including the detectives' emails, and encouraged public contribution via the P3TIPS mobile app or the website for the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.
