The Brief
- San Jose police arrested 32-year-old Davit Martinez for a series of unprovoked assaults on strangers, including attacking elderly victims at a gym and a supermarket.
- The spree ended on April 12 following a domestic dispute involving a machete, which led to a barricade situation and a standoff with tactical officers.
- Martinez is facing multiple felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon; authorities believe there may be more victims and are urging the public to come forward.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Authorities have arrested a San Jose man for a series of random assaults against strangers, including an attack that left an elderly man unconscious at a local gym.
San Jose police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Davit Martinez. He was taken into custody following a standoff on April 12 and is currently held at the Santa Clara County Main Jail on multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
San Jose police arrested 32-year-old Davit Martinez for a series of unprovoked assaults on strangers, including attacking elderly victims at a gym and a supermarket.
Timeline of unprovoked attacks
Timeline:
The violent spree began on Feb. 23 at approximately 2:20 p.m. at a gym in the 2300 block of McKee Road. Police said Martinez punched an elderly man in the face while he was exercising, pulled him to the ground, and continued striking him until the victim lost consciousness. The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment.…