A San Jose police officer was shot and hospitalized Tuesday evening, triggering a substantial law enforcement response near Lick Avenue and Goodyear Street. The injured officer was transported to a hospital for treatment following the incident, which was reported at approximately 12:31 p.m.
A heavy police presence, including Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies, was observed with officers seen with their guns drawn in the vicinity. University police were also reportedly involved in the response.
Witnesses reported seeing an individual down on the ground and expressed concerns that a suspect might have barricaded themselves nearby, though authorities have not confirmed these accounts. Officials have not yet released details regarding the officer's condition or confirmed if a suspect was apprehended or injured.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation.
