SAN JOSE POLICE FATALLY SHOOT ARMED SUSPECT NEAR ANDREW P. HILL HIGH SCHOOL
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA — October 12, 2026
San Jose police officers shot and killed a person during a late-night confrontation Sunday after the individual allegedly brandished a firearm at responding officers, according to the San Jose Police Department.
The deadly officer-involved shooting occurred at approximately 10:24 p.m. on October 11 in the 3000 block of Locke Drive, a residential neighborhood in South San Jose near East Capitol Expressway and Senter Road.
The location is near Andrew P. Hill High School.
According to preliminary information released by police Monday, officers encountered an individual who allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner.
Officers subsequently discharged their department-issued firearms, striking the individual.
The person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released the deceased person’s identity, age, or other identifying information pending further investigation and notification of family members.
Investigators have also not disclosed what originally brought officers to the neighborhood, whether the individual fired a weapon, or how many officers discharged their firearms.
It remains unclear whether any officers or bystanders sustained injuries.
The shooting prompted a significant law enforcement response as investigators secured the neighborhood and began collecting evidence.
Residents were advised to avoid the immediate area while police continued their investigation.
The fatal encounter marks another officer-involved shooting in San Jose this year and raises questions that investigators will seek to answer regarding the circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force.
Officer-involved shootings are subject to criminal and administrative review, including scrutiny by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and the San Jose Police Department.
Authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional details, including the identity of the deceased person, the events preceding the shooting, and any available body-worn camera evidence, are expected to be addressed as the investigation progresses.
Fugitive Watch will provide updates as additional verified information becomes available.