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San Jose police officer shot, triggers massive response
NBC Bay Area • • nation
Key Points:
- A San Jose police officer was shot by an armed robbery suspect and is in critical but stable condition at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, with Mayor Matt Mahan visiting the officer at the hospital.
- The shooting took place near Lick Avenue and Goodyear Street, and sources reported the suspect was neutralized, though official confirmation is pending.
- A possible second person was also hospitalized, but their condition has not been disclosed, and reports of a barricaded suspect and a hostage situation in a nearby home remain unconfirmed by authorities.
- A heavy police presence was observed in the area, including officers from multiple agencies, with witnesses reporting tense scenes during the incident.
- The investigation is ongoing, and officials have promised to release further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting and the officer's condition as they become available.
