An adult man was found unconscious with at least one gunshot wound in the driveway of a home in the 1000 block of Summerside Drive last Saturday, according to San José police. Officers say he was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The suspect had already fled the area before officers arrived, and the department’s Homicide Unit has taken over the case.
Police release details
In a post on X, the San José Police Department said the shooting occurred at about 12:54 AM in the 1000 block of Summerside Drive. The victim, described only as an adult male, was found in a driveway with at least one gunshot wound. The department identified the case as San José’s ninth homicide of 2026 and confirmed that its Homicide Unit responded to the scene. The X post served as the department’s initial public advisory.
SJPD Investigates Homicide #9 of 2026https://t.co/rLSrSoAkdFpic.twitter.com/Rmk5xw2STB
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) May 5, 2026
How to help
Detective Montoya and Detective Sergeant Varela are handling the case, and the police have provided email contacts for anyone who may have information. The San José Police Department’s Homicide Unit can be reached directly at 408-277-5283…