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San Jose Police Seek Suspect in Good Samaritan’s Fatal Stabbing

Investigators are appealing for cellphone footage from bystanders to advance the homicide investigation.

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Overview

  • Raymond Orozco, 22, was stabbed to death on July 19 outside a downtown nightclub after intervening to protect a woman from an assault.
  • Orozco was known as a caring peacemaker who managed group homes for seniors with disabilities and had been accepted into Chabot College’s Fire Academy.
  • No arrests have been made since the homicide and police say they have few leads on the suspect’s identity.
  • Authorities believe uninvolved bystanders may have captured the altercation on cellphone video and have urged anyone with footage to come forward.
  • Friends and family have launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and plan a vigil this weekend to honor Orozco’s memory.