West San Jose parking lot shooting a murder-suicide, police say

Authorities identify suspect and victim in deadly incident at El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Police in San Jose have released additional details about a deadly shooting that took place in a parking lot at the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center on Tuesday morning. According to authorities, a 43-year-old man named Edgard Altamirano confronted and shot his estranged 24-year-old female partner multiple times before turning the gun on himself. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the need for greater resources and support to help prevent such acts of violence. The shooting was the fourth homicide in San Jose this year, underscoring the ongoing challenges the city faces with public safety.

The details

Police say Edgard Altamirano confronted the 24-year-old woman, his former partner, in the parking lot and shot her multiple times before taking his own life. Officers recovered a firearm at the scene. The two had been in a prior dating relationship that ended several months earlier.

  • The shooting took place shortly before 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The victims were pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.

The players

Edgard Altamirano

A 43-year-old man who confronted and shot his estranged 24-year-old female partner before turning the gun on himself.

24-year-old woman

The victim, who was Edgard Altamirano's former partner. Her name has not been released by authorities.

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What’s next

Police say the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

The takeaway

This tragic murder-suicide highlights the urgent need for greater resources and support to address domestic violence and prevent such senseless acts of violence in the community.