San Jose Man Arrested After Standoff for Assaulting Elderly Victims

Suspect Davit Martinez linked to multiple unprovoked attacks on older men in the area.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and damaged smartphone screen, representing the physical evidence of a violent crime, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, investigative aesthetic.The harsh, gritty evidence of a violent assault on a vulnerable victim serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater community safety measures.San Jose Today

A 32-year-old San Jose man named Davit Martinez has been arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Martinez is suspected of carrying out a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men in the San Jose area over the past few months, including incidents at a gym, a supermarket parking lot, and a medical facility.

Why it matters

These types of random, violent attacks on vulnerable elderly residents have raised concerns in the San Jose community about public safety, especially in areas like gyms, parking lots, and medical facilities where older adults may feel safe. Police believe there could be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

The details

According to authorities, the first known attack took place on February 23 at a gym in East San Jose, where Martinez allegedly approached an elderly male victim, punched him in the face, pulled him to the ground, and struck him multiple times, rendering the victim unconscious. Martinez is also linked to a second assault on March 8 in a supermarket parking lot, also in East San Jose, where he allegedly punched an elderly man, causing him to fall and require stitches. A third assault occurred on March 9 at a medical facility in South San Jose, where Martinez, who was a patient, allegedly punched a man in the head, causing him to lose consciousness.

  • The first attack occurred on the afternoon of February 23.
  • The second attack took place on the evening of March 8.
  • The third attack happened on March 9.

The players

Davit Martinez

A 32-year-old San Jose resident who has been arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Santa Clara County Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the series of attacks and apprehended the suspect, Davit Martinez.

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What they’re saying

“We believe that there could be additional victims who have not yet been identified. Anyone who may have been a victim of a similar attack or who may have additional information is asked to contact Detective Soria of the department's Assaults Unit.”

— Santa Clara County Police Department

What’s next

The suspect, Davit Martinez, will remain in custody at the Santa Clara County Jail as the investigation continues. Police are urging any other potential victims to come forward and contact the Assaults Unit.

The takeaway

These unprovoked attacks on elderly residents in San Jose have raised serious concerns about public safety, especially in community spaces like gyms, parking lots, and medical facilities where older adults should feel secure. The arrest of the suspected perpetrator is a step towards addressing this troubling pattern of violence, but the community remains vigilant about protecting its most vulnerable members.