Suspect Arrested in San Jose Mass Shooting After Super Bowl

Tyrone Asphy, a Washington state resident, is accused of wounding six people in downtown San Jose in February.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:44pm

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A man suspected of shooting and wounding six people in downtown San Jose hours after the Super Bowl has been arrested in Washington state. Tyrone Asphy, who lives near Seattle, is accused of traveling to San Jose in February for Super Bowl weekend and opening fire in a mass shooting incident. Detectives followed the evidence across state lines and apprehended Asphy, who is now awaiting extradition to Santa Clara County.

Why it matters

The shooting occurred during a high-profile event that drew nearly half a million people to downtown San Jose, raising concerns about public safety and the ability of law enforcement to respond to such incidents. The arrest of the suspect, who allegedly traveled from out of state to commit the crime, also highlights the challenges of tracking down suspects who may flee across jurisdictions.

The details

Police believe Asphy opened fire during a confrontation between two groups at the intersection of Santa Clara and Market streets on February 8th. All six people who were shot are expected to recover. Investigators credit automated license plate reader cameras for helping them identify Asphy's vehicle, which ultimately led them and the FBI to the suspect. A search of Asphy's Washington home turned up the handgun used in the shooting, as well as a Seattle Seahawks jersey and jacket that were taken into evidence.

  • The late-night shooting happened on February 8, 2026.
  • Asphy was arrested in Washington state in March 2026.

The players

Tyrone Asphy

A man from the Seattle area who is suspected of shooting and wounding six people in downtown San Jose hours after the Super Bowl.

Matt Mahan

The mayor of San Jose, who stated that if anyone comes to the city to threaten the community, they should expect to face consequences.

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What they’re saying

“We welcomed nearly half a million people into downtown over Super Bowl week. One of those visitors thought he could endanger lives and run from the consequences — he was wrong.”

— Matt Mahan, Mayor of San Jose (nbcbayarea.com)

What’s next

Asphy is awaiting an extradition hearing and is expected to be extradited to Santa Clara County in the coming weeks to face charges.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in responding to mass shooting events, particularly when suspects may flee across state lines. It also underscores the need for continued vigilance and coordination between local, state, and federal authorities to apprehend those who threaten public safety.