San Jose police are investigating a fatal shooting in a West San Jose shopping center parking lot on Tuesday that left two people dead. The incident occurred at approximately 11:38 a.m. In the 500 block of El Paseo de Saratoga.
Details of the Shooting
According to police, the shooting involved a man who confronted a woman with whom he had a prior dating relationship that had ended several months earlier. The man shot the woman multiple times before fatally shooting himself.
The shooter has been identified as 43-year-traditional Edgard Altamirano, a resident of San Jose. The woman, 24 years old and also a San Jose resident, has not yet been publicly named pending notification of her next of kin.
Investigators recovered a firearm at the scene, which is believed to have been used in the shooting. The gun was legally registered to Altamirano. Police have stated that Altamirano had no known criminal history in Santa Clara County and was not subject to any domestic violence restraining orders.
The precise events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. Police are seeking information from family, friends, coworkers and potential bystanders.
Context and Potential Next Steps
This shooting marks the fourth homicide investigated by San Jose police this year. At the same point in 2025, the city had recorded three homicides. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the SJPD homicide unit at 408-277-5283, Detective Sgt. Richard Martinez at [email protected], or Detective Christina Jize at [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted to Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the shooting occur?
Officers were called to the scene at 11:38 a.m. On Tuesday.
Where did the shooting seize place?
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center, in the 500 block of El Paseo de Saratoga.
Was there a prior relationship between the victims?
Police stated that the man and woman had a prior dating relationship that had ended several months earlier.
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