A disturbance in San José that began in the morning ended peacefully in the afternoon with the suspect in custody, according to the San José Police Department. Police units arrived on the scene at N 1st St and East Rosemary St around 9:27 AM following a report of a disturbance. It was believed that a male suspect, reportedly armed with a firearm, was refusing to exit a building. A statement from the San José Police Media Relations detailed that authorities were attempting to negotiate with the individual for a peaceful resolution.
Negotiation efforts by the police continued for several hours, and in an update provided by the department, the suspect was "taken into custody without incident at approximately 1:28 pm." This latest development was posted on the official San José Police Media Relations X account, which also confirmed that a firearm was found at the scene. Residents and bystanders affected by the temporary disruption were thanked for their patience.
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— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) June 24, 2024
The suspect has exited and was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1:28 pm.
A firearm was located at the scene.
Thank you for your patience.
Local traffic and community activity were impacted during the standoff as authorities cordoned off the affected area to ensure public safety. San José Police deployed their crisis negotiation team to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing their commitment to resolving the incident peacefully.
Details surrounding the impetus for the disturbance and the suspect's identity have not been publicly released as the investigation continues. The community was reassured that there was no ongoing threat following this incident. For ongoing updates, please refer to the San José Police Media Relations X feed.
