Executive Summary
- A San Jose police officer was shot and hospitalized following a multi-city pursuit.
- The incident began with the carjacking of a Corvette in San Jose at 2:37 p.m.
- Shootings occurred in both Hollister and San Jose involving separate police departments.
A San Jose police officer was hospitalized Wednesday after sustaining a gunshot wound during a violent series of events that included armed carjackings and exchanges of gunfire across multiple jurisdictions, according to law enforcement authorities.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the incident originated in San Jose at approximately 2:37 p.m., beginning with the alleged carjacking of a Corvette. Officers subsequently located the stolen vehicle and initiated a pursuit that extended southward to the city of Hollister.
Authorities stated that upon reaching Hollister, the suspect engaged in a shooting involving the Hollister Police Department. Following this confrontation, officials reported that the suspect carjacked a second vehicle and returned to San Jose.
The pursuit concluded in San Jose, where the suspect was involved in another exchange of gunfire, this time with the San Jose Police Department. Police officials confirmed that an officer was shot during this final encounter and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The current condition of the officer has not been publicly released.
Investigative Outlook
This incident presents a complex investigation spanning multiple crime scenes in San Jose and Hollister, requiring coordination between local police departments and state agencies. Investigators will likely focus on ballistic analysis and body-worn camera footage to reconstruct the sequence of the engagements. As the investigation proceeds, it is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
