San Jose police officer shooting: Cop killed, suspect dead amid massive law enforcement response – what we know
An officer is dead and a suspect has been killed in San Jose Tuesday evening, August 25, in a neighborhood south of downtown.
In San Jose on Tuesday evening, an officer was shot and a suspect was killed during a neighborhood incident south of downtown. The police response was extensive, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved. Aerial footage revealed heavy police activity near Goodyear Street and Lick Avenue, as well as at Almaden Avenue and Floyd Street.
A local resident reported seeing multiple police officers with weapons drawn, though this has not been verified by authorities. There were concerns that the suspect may have barricaded themselves, but this has also not been confirmed. NBC Bay Area reported that an officer was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Mayor Matt Mahan's advisor said that the mayor was en route to the hospital.
Social media posts suggested a car chase may have ended in the shooting. Videos of the extensive police presence have been shared online. Police have not released official statements on the condition of any officers or suspects involved, and the scene remains under investigation. Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area.
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