Bay Area/ San Jose

Downtown SJSU Garage Shaken As Two Found Dead In Parked Car

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Published on May 24, 2026
Downtown SJSU Garage Shaken As Two Found Dead In Parked CarSource: Max Fleischmann on Unsplash

Two people were found dead inside a parked car in San Jose State University’s main parking garage yesterday, after campus police responded to a report of two unconscious occupants, officials said. Officers tried CPR on both individuals, but they were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said they are investigating the case as a possible overdose and have not confirmed whether either person was a student.

The call came in yesterday to 350 S. 4th St., where officers found a man and a woman inside the vehicle and attempted lifesaving measures, according to KRON4. Both were declared dead at the scene, and SJSU police are treating the situation as a developing investigation.

Where it happened

The address provided by police, 350 S. 4th St., matches San Jose State’s main campus parking structure, according to SJSU Parking Services. The facility is a multi-level garage on the university’s downtown campus that typically serves students, staff, and visitors.

Investigation underway

Campus police said the deaths remain under active investigation, with a possible overdose among the scenarios being examined as investigators processed the vehicle and collected evidence. Authorities have not released the names of the man and woman, and police said they have not confirmed whether either person was enrolled at SJSU. For additional information, see KRON4.

Next steps

Officials have not shared further identifying details or any information about what led up to the incident, saying more will be released as it is confirmed.