SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose police shot and killed a man Sunday night after he allegedly brandished a gun, authorities said.
Officers responded to the area of Locke Drive at about 10:24 p.m., where they encountered a man with a gun and opened fire. Authorities have not said whether the man pointed the gun at anyone or what actions prompted them to open fire.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors describe chaotic scene
What they’re saying:
Residents said the neighborhood sounded like a war zone that night.
“A bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,” Raymond Sanchez said, describing what he heard. “Like six or seven of them in a row, and then 15 minutes later there was a big bang.”
Sanchez said he later saw people in suits moving up and down the street throughout the night.
Authorities spent hours collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, including a group of neighbors who said they encountered the man with the gun.
Police investigation continues
What’s next:
It appeared that investigators were examining at least two crime scenes involving two different homes. Neighbors said police had closed off the street before the shooting.
San Jose police have released few details about the incident and how it unfolded. The department is expected to provide more information at a news conference Tuesday.
The Source: Information for this story comes from San Jose police.