San Jose Sideshow Incident Leaves Officer Injured

On Saturday evening, a sideshow in West San Jose turned violent when a reckless driver struck a spectator, prompting a reserve officer to intervene. The officer's patrol car was overrun by masked crowd members, who damaged the vehicle and prevented aid from reaching the injured spectator. The officer sustained minor injuries and the crowd dispersed before additional police units could arrive. Acting San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph condemned the incident and vowed to identify and prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law. The incident, which occurred near Santana Row around 7 p.m., has been widely shared on social media, showing the aggressive actions of the crowd. Authorities are currently investigating and no arrests have been reported yet.