Double homicide in San Jose commercial building; neighbor heard arguing
Two killed in San Jose; neighbor heard arguing
San Jose police said two men were killed late Thursday night, but they did not provide many more details.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose police said two men were shot to death inside a commercial building, in a case where they were still working on a motive for the violence.
What we know:
In a news release Friday afternoon, police said the deaths were reported Thursday at 10:11 p.m. in the 700 block of Santa Clara Street.
Officers responded to that area after someone called about a person being shot, police said.
When they arrived, police said they found two men on the ground inside a commercial building, both suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Both were ultimately pronounced dead on scene.
Police did not name the commercial building, but KTVU identified the crime scene as a two-story building that houses a market and hair salon across the way from Van Florist.
San Jose police were investigating a double homicide on Santa Clara Street. March 13, 2026
What we don't know:
Police did not offer any other details other than Santa Clara Street from S. 14th to S. 16th streets would be closed during the investigation. They later opened up surrounding streets and focused on the area closer to 15th Street.
In fact, police on Friday morning were seen collecting evidence and flying a drone around an apartment building at the corner of 15th Street.
Police went door to door, asking if neighbors had heard anything.
One woman told KTVU that she heard people arguing, then a car sped off. Other neighbors said they didn't hear any gunshots and were shocked to see the scene unfold.
Police added the motive for the shootings is under investigation, noting these were the city's fifth and six homicides of 2026.
San Jose police block off 700 Santa Clara Street after two men were killed. March 13, 2026