1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at San Jose business day after Christmas: police
Four injured in San Jose shooting
Officers were called out to the 800 block of S. First Street about 3:45 a.m. after someone reported a shooting, police said.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Four people were shot and wounded – one of them fatally – early Friday morning at a San Jose business near the downtown area, police said.
Officers were called out to the 800 block of S. First Street about 3:45 a.m. after someone reported a shooting, police said. There, they found three men suffering from gunshot wounds.
First responders provided life-saving aid to the men and took them to a hospital. Shortly afterward, a woman arrived at the hospital also suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite receiving aid, one of the injured men was pronounced dead at the hospital. His name was not released.
The other three victims are expected to survive.
"What should have been a night of joy turned into tragedy," said San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. "I’m thinking of the victims and their families, and wishing a full recovery to those injured. As our police officers and detectives investigate this shooting, we urge anyone with information to come forward so those responsible can be held accountable and our community kept safe.
Local perspective:
"I'm not surprised," said Michael Goodwin, a nearby neighbor.
"This is where a lot of the crime happens, surrounding this neighborhood, that I know of."
Police did not specify what business it was, but it appeared as though it might have occurred at or near Lolita's Furniture store.
Nearby business owners say the furniture store recently changed ownership and is sometimes host to after hours parties.
"We're kind of victims of seeing a lot of crazy stuff," said Esteban Halloway.
He owns "Break Stuff Bay Area;" it's a rage-room entertainment center a few doors down from the shooting.
"What a shame on Christmas. The day after Christmas."
What we know:
Police didn't say how many suspects they thought were involved, or what the shooting might have been about.
Neighborhood surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows a large group of people running away from the store around 3:30 a.m. Ten minutes later, first responders appear to perform CPR as an ambulance arrived.
There was no mention of any arrests.
Police closed down S. 1st Street between Martha and Virginia streets during the investigation.
Store owners say crime in the area is becoming too much and police closing streets down for investigations is costing them business.
"It would just be nice again to have more activity in this area, especially considering how frequently this is happening now," said Halloway.
San Jose police investigate after four people were shot on S. First Street. Dec. 26, 2025
San Jose police investigate after four people were shot on S. First Street. Dec. 26, 2025