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Santa Clara County Deputies Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man During San Jose Traffic Stop

San Jose police lead the case with key details still undisclosed.

Overview

  • Deputies stopped a vehicle near Fruitdale and Leigh avenues at 7:33 p.m., according to San Jose police.
  • The man allegedly exited with a knife and charged at deputies before at least one deputy opened fire, the sheriff’s office said.
  • Deputies began life-saving efforts, paramedics transported the man to a hospital, and he was pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m., officials said.
  • San Jose police reported street closures as investigators worked at the scene late Monday.
  • The district attorney will conduct an independent review, and Sheriff Robert Jonsen scheduled a 2 p.m. Tuesday press conference.