A man was hospitalized after being shot Thursday night on Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose, leaving police to investigate a scene that shut down a stretch of the busy roadway for hours. Officers were called to the 1800 block around 8:37 p.m. after reports that someone had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found a man with an injury to his head, according to NBC Bay Area, which reported he was taken to the hospital for treatment. The station said police had not confirmed what caused his injuries as of Thursday night, leaving open the question of exactly how the shooting unfolded.
Road Closure Snarls Traffic Near McCreery Avenue
The investigation prompted officers to shut down westbound Alum Rock Avenue at McCreery Avenue while they worked the scene, per the outlet's report. Authorities encouraged drivers to seek alternate routes while the closure was in effect.
No other injuries were reported, according to KRON4. The station's report also noted that it remains unclear what led to the shooting in the first place.
Investigation Remains Open
Police described the case as an active investigation and said additional details would be released as they become available, the same report states. For now, the circumstances that led to the shooting, along with the extent of the victim's injuries, remain unknown to the public.
Hoodline will continue to follow this story as San Jose police release further information about the Thursday-night shooting on Alum Rock Avenue.
