Full Breakdown
San Jose Police Officer Wounded in Armed-Robbery Shootout
8/26/2026, 10:09:54 PM
Incident Overview
A San Jose police sergeant was shot during a confrontation with an armed-robbery suspect on Tuesday afternoon. The exchange began after officers spotted a suspect vehicle near Lick Avenue and Goodyear Street around midday and attempted a high-risk traffic stop. The suspect brandished a firearm, fled, and later entered a nearby residence occupied by a family that included a child. Inside the home, the suspect opened fire on two officers, striking one. Police returned fire, killing the suspect at the scene. The injured officer was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition but later reported as stable.
Timeline of Events
- ?12:30 p.m. – Officers receive a call and locate the suspect’s SUV near Lick Avenue and Goodyear Street.
- Shortly after – Attempted stop; suspect brandishes a gun and drives away, crashing his vehicle.
- ?6 p.m. – Suspect enters a house, fires at two officers; one officer is hit.
- Immediately after – Police fire back, killing the suspect; the wounded officer is taken to the hospital.
- Evening – Mayor Matt Mahan visits the officer at the hospital; a second person taken to the hospital remains in an unknown condition.
Official Statements & Responses
Police spokesperson Stacie Shih confirmed the suspect was linked to two weekend robberies and that the suspect died at the scene. She noted the suspect’s vehicle was later abandoned in the Lick Street and Goodyear Avenue area. The San Jose Police Department emphasized that the investigation remains active and that there is no known ongoing threat to the community. Mayor Matt Mahan’s office indicated the mayor visited the injured officer that evening, offering support to the officer and his family.
Data & Statistics
- One officer injured (male sergeant).
- One suspect killed; identity not released.
- Two additional vehicles involved in the midday chase; a later crash involving a black minivan was reported but its connection to the shooting is unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The vehicle was later abandoned in the area of Lick Street and Goodyear Avenue,” — Stacie Shih, police department spokesperson — Stacie Shih, police department spokesperson
