3 Plead Guilty in Killing of Ex-San Jose Cop

Suspects to serve decades in prison for robbery and murder of retired officer working as security guard.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Three alleged San Francisco gang members have agreed to serve decades in prison for their roles in the robbery and killing of a retired San Jose police officer who was working as a security guard for a local news station when he was fatally shot.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing challenges of gang violence and public safety in the Bay Area, as well as the risks faced by retired officers working security jobs in the region.

The details

The three suspects were set to go on trial in the coming weeks for the murder of the retired San Jose police officer, who was working as a security guard for KRON4 news station when he was killed during a robbery. Instead, the three individuals have now agreed to plead guilty and serve lengthy prison sentences for their involvement in the crime.

  • The incident occurred in 2026.
  • The suspects were set to go on trial in the coming weeks before agreeing to plea deals.

The players

Retired San Jose Police Officer

The victim was a retired San Jose police officer who was working as a security guard for a local news station when he was killed.

Three Alleged San Francisco Gang Members

The three suspects were alleged members of a San Francisco gang who were involved in the robbery and killing of the retired police officer.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges of gang violence and public safety in the Bay Area, as well as the risks faced by retired officers working security jobs in the region.