Two killed in West San Jose parking lot shooting

Police investigating double homicide in El Paseo de Saratoga area

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found fatally shot in a parking lot on Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the 500 block of El Paseo de Saratoga in West San Jose shortly after 11:35 a.m. following reports of a shooting and found an adult male and adult female who were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this double homicide are concerning for the West San Jose community, which has generally lower crime rates compared to other parts of the city. The investigation will aim to determine a motive and identify any suspects in order to provide answers and a sense of safety for local residents.

The details

Police said the shooting was an isolated incident, but provided few additional details. The department's Homicide Unit is investigating, and the parking lot where the bodies were found will be closed for several hours.

  • The incident occurred shortly after 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

San Jose Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the double homicide.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between residents and law enforcement to address violent crime in the region.