San Jose Police Investigate First Homicide of 2025

San Jose police are investigating the city's first homicide of 2025, following a shooting that occurred on Saturday night. Officers responded around 10:10 p.m. to the 3200 block of Loma Verde Drive, where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin, and no suspects have been publicly identified. This incident marks a continuation of gun violence in the area, with the police having investigated 28 homicides in the previous year, 13 of which were shootings. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the homicide unit for further details.