Following a violent altercation that left one man gravely injured, the San José Police Department has made headway in an attempted murder case. The incident, which occurred on May 2, initially went unreported until the victim, suffering from multiple stab wounds, managed to reach a local hospital in San José. Further investigation led to the identification and arrest of two suspects: Oakland resident Cesar Castellanos, 42, and Salinas resident David Ramirez, 45.
During the early morning of May 3, patrol officers responded to the emergency, piecing together the events unfolding on North Fourth Street. The victim was discovered unconscious with life-threatening injuries and was swiftly brought to medical attention by witnesses. San José Police Department detectives actively began to analyze all available exhaustive leads to track down the individuals responsible swiftly. This fervent pursuit culminated in the location and capture of both suspects more than two months after the attack, on July 24.
Search warrants for the suspects' residences turned up an unregistered firearm, further complicating matters for Castellanos and Ramirez. They are currently facing charges of attempted homicide and assault with a deadly weapon and are being held at Santa Clara County Main Jail. As the investigation continues, San José officials are calling on the public to contribute any relevant information that might aid in the case. Tips can be directed to Detective Tong of the San José Police Department Assaults Unit through email at [email protected] or by phone at 408-277-4161.
