Full Breakdown
Police Shooting Near Lick Avenue and Goodyear Street in San Jose
8/27/2026, 6:29:43 AM
Core Event
On Tuesday afternoon, San Jose police officers attempted to stop an SUV driven by a suspect wanted in two armed robberies. The suspect brandished a firearm, fled the scene, and entered a nearby residence on Lick Avenue near Goodyear Street. Inside the home, the suspect opened fire on officers, striking one officer. Police returned fire, killing the suspect at the scene. The injured officer was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where his condition later stabilized.
Background & Context
The suspect had been identified by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) as wanted for two separate armed-robbery incidents. Officers first located the vehicle around midday, pursued it, and observed the suspect exit the vehicle and enter the residence. The incident unfolded while a family, including a juvenile, was present in the home.
Data & Statistics
- Robbery suspect: wanted in two armed robberies.
- Officer injuries: one officer shot, initially listed as critical, later reported stable.
- Fatalities: the suspect died at the scene after being shot by police.
- Additional persons: a second individual was transported to the hospital; condition not disclosed.
Official Statements & Responses
She added that “the vehicle was later abandoned in the area of Lick Street and Goodyear Avenue” and that the suspect
Mayor Matt Mahan’s office confirmed the mayor visited the injured officer at the hospital that evening.
to release further details.
On-the-Ground Reports
Residents of the home reported that the family’s grandchildren and son-in-law were present. One resident, Brett Bymaster, said police escorted the family out safely and that the suspect was killed “with an assault rifle” as he left the residence. Angela Bymaster expressed gratitude, noting that a baby’s cry prompted the family to move away from danger just seconds before the suspect entered.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Timing of the shooting: KTVU reports the exchange occurred “around 6 p.m.”, while ABC 7 and NBC Bay Area note the initial call came in “just after 12:30 p.m.” and the officer was shot “late Tuesday”.
- Second person’s condition: KTVU and ABC 7 mention a second individual taken to the hospital, but their condition remains unknown.
- Connection to a reported hostage situation: NBC Bay Area cited an unverified resident claim that a family was held hostage, which police have not confirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “So, they got him out safely. And just as he left, the man was killed with an assault rifle,” — Bymaster. Video
- “And, you know, just seconds before the man came in, the baby cried, and they all went to look for the baby and see what he needed.” — Angela Bymaster. The
- “The vehicle was later abandoned in the area of Lick Street and Goodyear Avenue,” — Information Representative Stacie Shih, SJPD spokesperson
What’s Next
SJPD will hold a press conference the following day at 3 p.m. to provide additional information about the suspect’s identity, the officer’s recovery, and any further investigative findings. The department has asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
