San José police converged today on the 500 block of El Paseo de Saratoga after a shooting that left an adult man and an adult woman dead, authorities said. Officers roped off a large section of the shopping center’s parking lot, warning it would stay closed for several hours while detectives examined the scene. The department’s Homicide Unit is leading the case, which police are describing as an isolated incident. No arrests have been reported and no suspect information has been released.
Homicide Unit Investigating
In a post on X, San José Police Media Relations said officers were at the 500 block of El Paseo de Saratoga at about 11:38 AM and confirmed that “an adult male and adult female were both pronounced deceased at the scene.” The update noted that the parking lot would be shut down for several hours while the Homicide Unit worked the case and urged the public to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Units are currently in the 500 Block of El Paseo de Saratoga investigating a shooting. An adult male and adult female were both pronounced deceased at the scene. The is an isolated incident and the parking lot will be closed for several hours while our Homicide Unit investigates… pic.twitter.com/3u5Nw2pOQ9
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) February 24, 2026
Where It Happened
The shooting unfolded at the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center in west San Jose, a long‑standing retail strip that has been the subject of a multi‑year overhaul effort. Hoodline coverage of plans for a sprawling new urban village has tracked years of redevelopment proposals and shifting tenants at the property.
Violence in San Jose This Month
Today’s killing adds to a troubling run of violent incidents San Jose has been dealing with this month. Earlier in February, separate shootings in downtown left two people dead and several others wounded, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Police have continued to characterize those cases as isolated as investigators work to sort out motives and track down more witnesses.
How to Help
Authorities have not yet released the names of the man and woman who were killed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San José Police Department Homicide Unit at 408‑277‑5283 or to submit anonymous tips through Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers. San José Police said a formal press release is expected.
