Media Advisory<\/p>\n
26-166-0037<\/p>\n
On June 15, 2026, at approximately 12:44 AM, San Jos\u00e9 Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a residence in the 5800 block of Snell Avenue to conduct a welfare check on a subject who was reported to have been assaulted. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult female victim suffering from at least one stab wound. Medical personnel were summoned and, despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n
The SJPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.<\/p>\n
An adult male suspect, who was known to the victim, was taken into custody at the scene. He will be identified at a later date.<\/p>\n
The motive and circumstances surrounding the event are under investigation. <\/p>\n
This incident is being investigated as the City’s 12th homicide of 2026.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Varela #3638, or Detective Montoya #3644 of the San Jos\u00e9 Police Department\u2019s Homicide Unit via email: 3638@sanjoseca.gov<\/a> and\/or 3644@sanjoseca.gov<\/a> or at 408-277-5283<\/p>\n