A domestic shooting last Friday in a quiet San Jose cul-de-sac ended with a woman dead and her husband in handcuffs, according to police.
San Jose officers were called to the 400 block of Don Seville Court around 6 PM, where they found an adult woman suffering from at least one gunshot wound inside a home. She was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. The suspect, identified by police as her husband, was arrested at the residence without incident and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.
In a press release posted by San José Police Media Relations on X, the department said detectives have opened an active homicide investigation into the shooting. The case is being tracked under number 26-079-0650.
SJPD Investigates Homicide #7 of 2026https://t.co/yZvf9IYH2C pic.twitter.com/wWsOxhKurX
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 23, 2026
Homicide Unit Investigating and Seeking Tips
Detectives from the SJPD Homicide Unit are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Martinez #4117, Detective Sergeant Varela #3638, or Detective Montoya #3644. The Homicide Unit can be reached at 408-277-5283.
Tipsters can also use the P3TIPS mobile app, call the tip line at (408) 947‑STOP, or leave information through Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers, according to the San José Police Department.
Booking and Next Steps
The suspect remains in custody at the Santa Clara County Main Jail while investigators continue to build the case. Authorities have not released the names of those involved, citing the need to notify next of kin.
Formal charges will be determined by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Details on how that office evaluates and prosecutes cases are outlined on the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office website.
Where This Fits Locally
This killing is among several homicides reported in San Jose so far this year and adds to an already heavy workload for city detectives. The SJPD Homicide Unit has earned a strong clearance rate in recent years, according to NBC Bay Area.
