Downtown San Jose turned deadly yesterday when a shooting near North Market Street and West Santa Clara Street left one person dead and another clinging to life in the hospital, according to police. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found one victim who was pronounced dead at the scene and a second who was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Homicide detectives with the San José Police Department are now investigating.
San José Police Media Relations said in a post on X that units were canvassing the area after the shooting, confirming that one person had died at the scene and another was taken to the hospital with life-threatening wounds. The post added that a formal press release would be coming and noted, "This incident is being investigated as a homicide," according to San José Police Media Relations on X.
Units are currently investigating a shooting in the area of N Market St and W Santa Clara St. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) June 29, 2026
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Police Response And The Scene
Officers arrived shortly after 9:15 PM yesterday in response to a call about shots fired and found one person dead and another suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to SFGATE. Several surrounding streets were shut down while investigators documented evidence and processed the scene. Police said they plan to release additional information as it becomes available.
Downtown Safety And Previous Shootings
The shooting adds to a troubling string of gun violence in downtown San Jose this year. In February, a separate incident led to streets being shut down after three people were shot near the same Market and Santa Clara intersection, per Hoodline. More recently, the city reached its 12th homicide of 2026, reflecting growing community concern over recurring violent incidents downtown.
How To Help Investigators
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has photos or video from the area to come forward. Tips can be shared with the San José Police Department or anonymously through Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers' P3 Tips app, per the department's guidance. For emergencies, residents should call 911; for non-emergency information and anonymous tips, use the procedures outlined on the department's tip page. See the San José Police Department for details.
