San José's year started on a somber note with its first recorded homicide of 2025. Law enforcement responded to a reported shooting on January 11 at around 10:11 PM, located on the 3100 block of Loma Verde Drive, where they found an adult male victim with at least one gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, the victim ultimately succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital. Details on the investigation have been released, identifying a group of suspects believed to be involved in the fatal incident.
An extensive investigation by the San José Police Department's Homicide Unit led to the arrest of eight men, all in their late teens to early twenties, linked to a gang out of Greenfield, California. They are Adrian Pineda-Juarez, David Gomez-Moreno, Andre Novoa, Damien Perea, Diego Narez, Anthony Martinez, Eduardo Camacho-Hernandez, and Dario Botello, as reported by the San José Police Department. This multi-agency endeavor on Wednesday resulted in the apprehension of the suspects, thanks to the collaborative effort of several police departments and law enforcement agencies from around the region.
As part of a sweep that led to the arrests, numerous firearms were confiscated. Arrested suspects were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for murder, and the motive behind the shooting remains a subject of ongoing inquiry. The death marks a grim milestone, being the city's first homicide of the new year.
Potential witnesses and anyone possessing information are encouraged to assist in shedding light on the case. According to a report by Hoodline, those with knowledge of the incident should contact Detective Sergeant Martinez or Detective Jorgensen of the Homicide Unit. The community can submit tips anonymously through the P3TIPS mobile app or by contacting the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.
