On the morning of October 22, 2025, San Jose Police responded to a family disturbance on the 400 block of South Buena Vista Avenue. Officers found an adult male who was unclothed and showing signs of a possible drug overdose. Police detained the man. He then experienced a medical emergency. Officers gave medical aid until paramedics arrived. The man was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The case is being investigated as an in-custody death. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. The Internal Affairs Unit, City Attorney’s Office, and Office of the Independent Police Auditor are also involved. The man’s identity will be released after his family is notified……