2 Dead After Shooting in West San Jose

Police investigating incident at El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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San Jose police are investigating a shooting that left a man and a woman dead in the parking lot of the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center in West San Jose. The incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, and the public has been asked to avoid the area as the police's Homicide Unit investigates the isolated incident.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this shooting are concerning for the local community, raising questions about public safety and the need for continued police efforts to address crime in the area. The West San Jose neighborhood where this occurred is generally considered a safe, family-friendly shopping district, making the incident all the more shocking.

The details

According to the police, the shooting left a man and a woman dead at the scene in the parking lot of the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center, which is located across the street from the Westgate Center mall. The police have not released any additional details about the victims or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

  • The shooting happened at around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

San Jose Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

The police have not indicated any specific next steps in the investigation, but they are likely to continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the motive and circumstances behind the shooting.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance and community-police cooperation to address violent crime and maintain public safety, even in generally safe and family-oriented neighborhoods.