SJPD sergeant in ‘good spirits’ after being shot in head; slain suspect identified

The Brief

  • San Jose police said a sergeant is in good spirits after being shot by a gunman during a multi-city shooting spree that ended with officers killing the suspect.
  • The pursuit ended near San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, where police said the suspect crashed into a patrol car and began shooting again, striking a San Jose police sergeant.
  • The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

SAN JOSE, Calif. San Jose police on Thursday said one of their sergeants is in good spirits and has since been released from a hospital after being shot in the head by a gunman during a multi-city shooting spree that ended with officers killing the suspect.

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San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph said Thursday that the sergeant, who was recently promoted, is expected to make a full recovery.

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