URGENT UPDATE: A man armed with a knife was fatally shot by deputies from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop in San Jose on Monday evening. The incident occurred just after 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of College Drive and Fruitdale Avenue.
Authorities confirmed that deputies responded to a traffic stop when they encountered the armed suspect. The man was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. This incident has raised immediate concerns in the community, prompting an investigation by the San Jose Police Department, which is expected to provide further details on the case by Tuesday.
As of late Monday, streets around College Drive and Fruitdale Avenue remain closed as investigators gather evidence and assess the scene. Residents are urged to avoid the area as law enforcement continues its work.
This shooting is the latest in a series of incidents involving law enforcement actions in the Bay Area, stirring discussions on police conduct and community safety. More information will be released as it becomes available, and the investigation’s findings may have significant implications for local law enforcement practices.
Check back for updates as this developing story unfolds.
