San Jose Police Release Body Cam Footage of Deadly Shootout

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The San Jose Police Department has released body camera video excerpts of a violent confrontation in downtown San Jose in January, in which a police officer was shot and wounded, and a suspect involved in a string of carjackings, robberies, and prior shootouts with police was shot multiple times and then run over by a police SUV. The footage provides new perspectives on the deadly clash, including from an officer who was grazed in the head by a bullet.

Why it matters

The release of the body camera footage aims to provide transparency around a high-profile and controversial police shooting incident that stirred questions about the tactics used by officers. The case highlights the dangers faced by police during violent confrontations with armed suspects, as well as the complexities involved in use-of-force decisions during fast-moving, chaotic situations.

The details

The footage shows Sgt. Gerardo Silva driving toward the suspect, Muhamed Husien, and nearly hitting him as Husien exited a carjacked vehicle. Immediately, Silva was shot in the hand and head, with blood visible on his uniform. Silva returned fire as Husien ran toward a highway overpass, where he was shot multiple times by other officers. Another sergeant then ran over the slumped Husien, dislodging his gun, before advancing and ordering him not to move. Husien, a felon barred from possessing firearms, was pronounced dead at the scene.

• The incident occurred on January 21, 2026.
• The San Jose Police Department released the body camera footage on March 2, 2026, in compliance with a 45-day state deadline for public disclosure.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Authorities say the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the officers involved in the use of deadly force will be subject to standard review procedures.