San Jose police make arrest in gang-motivated shooting
SAN JOSE – Authorities on Monday announced an arrest in a gang-motivated shooting earlier this summer in San Jose.
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at a parking lot in the 3000 block of Senter Road, San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih said in a news release.
The victim was with friends when the suspect drove into the lot and got out of his vehicle. The suspect asked the victim for his gang affiliation, brandished a gun and threatened to kill him, according to Shih.
“The suspect then discharged his firearm into the air and fled the scene,” Shih said.
The suspect was later identified as a 33-year-old San Jose man and a “known and active gang member,” according to Shih. Arrest and search warrants were issued for the suspect.
On Sept. 5, detectives arrested the suspect in San Jose. He was booked into Santa Clara County jail on charges including gang-motivated assault with a deadly weapon and brandishing a gun.
Anyone with information related to the case or similar cases can contact Detective Moreno at 408-277-3835 or 4882@sanjoseca.gov. Tips can also be left with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or at siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.