Arrests made following machete attack caught on camera in San Jose.
San Jose police have arrested three men on suspicion of attacking another man with machetes in June, the department announced Wednesday.
San José Police Department Press Release Re: Machete Attack Arrests
On June 27, 2024, at approximately 9:54 PM, San José Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in a business parking lot located in the 2600 block of Alum Rock Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had gotten into an altercation earlier in the day with three unknown adult male suspects. After parting ways, the suspects searched for the victim and eventually located him at the above location and attacked him with machetes.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for major but non-life-threatening injuries.
SJPD Assaults Unit Detectives began a thorough investigation and identified three suspects: Juan Ramirez, Eddie Herena, and Raul Moreno. Suspect Herena was convicted for a 2005 homicide that occurred in the city of San José and was recently released from prison in 2018.
Detectives obtained arrest warrants for all three suspects and a search warrant for suspect Herena’s residence.
On September 10, 2024, suspect Herena was located and arrested in the city of Martinez, and suspect Ramirez was located and arrested in the city of San José.
On September 11, 2024, suspect Moreno was located and arrested in the city of San José.
All three suspects were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for attempted murder.
“These suspects sought out their victim and knew they wanted to take a life,” stated Acting Chief of Police Paul Joseph. “Violent criminals have no place in our community and I am grateful our Detectives acted swiftly to put these suspects behind bars.”
“I want to thank our officers who risk their lives each and every day to make sure our city is safe,” said San José Mayor Matt Mahan. “Whether confronting a gun, a machete or any other threat, the men and women of our police department are courageous in the fight to protect San José.”
“I am grateful for the efforts of the San José Police Department in apprehending these violent suspects who are a detriment to our city. Officers show their unwavering commitment to keeping our city safe daily with their heroics and bravery,” said San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire.
Anyone with information about these cases or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Madera #4857 of the San José Police Department Assaults Unit via email: [email protected] or 408-277-4161.