Gang-Related Tragedy: Teens Charged in San Jose Fatal Shooting!
Three suspects, including two young adults and a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with a gang-related fatal shooting in downtown San Jose last month, according to authorities.
The incident occurred on October 27 in the 100 block of South 2nd Street. San Jose police reported that officers arrived at the scene to find a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by the officers until medics arrived, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. An assault-style rifle was recovered in the area during the investigation.
Detectives identified 19-year-old Addam Nieto of Milpitas, 18-year-old Brian Medina of San Jose, and a 17-year-old San Jose resident as the main suspects in the case. Police confirmed that all three suspects were affiliated with local gangs.
On November 15, law enforcement officials, including homicide detectives and SWAT officers, apprehended the juvenile suspect in San Jose. The minor was carrying an automatic firearm concealed in his waistband at the time of the arrest. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on murder charges.
Further investigations revealed that Medina was already in custody at the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on unrelated charges. He was subsequently charged with murder and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.
Meanwhile, Nieto was found to be in custody on unrelated charges in Stanislaus County. Detectives served him with an arrest warrant for murder, and he is pending extradition to Santa Clara County.
Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the homicide, and the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.
The identity of the victim has not been released. This marks the 26th homicide recorded in San Jose for 2024.
Police have urged anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Sergeant Taylor (#4257) or Detective Van Brande (#4542) from the San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit. Tips can be sent via email to [email protected] or [email protected], or by calling 408-277-5283.
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