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Two Men Killed in Downtown San Jose Shootings
Incidents mark city's second and third homicides of 2026
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Two men were fatally shot in downtown San Jose early Sunday morning, marking the city's second and third homicides of 2026, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 2:20 a.m. and found the victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite paramedics' efforts, both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the motive and circumstances of the shootings, which they believe were an isolated incident.
Why it matters
San Jose has seen a rise in gun violence in recent years, with the city recording 34 homicides in 2025, up from 27 the previous year. These latest shootings add to the city's ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns and curb the increase in violent crime.
The details
According to police, the two victims were found suffering from at least one gunshot wound each on the 100 block of Paseo de San Antonio around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday. Despite paramedics' attempts to save them, both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the motive and circumstances behind the shootings, which they believe were an isolated incident.
- The shootings occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The players
San Jose Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the double homicide.
Sgt. Julien Taylor
A San Jose police officer who is asking the public for information related to the shootings.
Detective Catherine Van Brande
A San Jose police detective who is also asking the public for information related to the shootings.
Detective Armanda Estantino
A San Jose police detective who is also asking the public for information related to the shootings.
What’s next
Police are continuing their investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the shootings, and are asking the public for any information that could aid their probe.
The takeaway
These latest homicides in downtown San Jose underscore the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence and the need for continued efforts to address public safety concerns and curb the rise in violent crime.
