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Woman killed in San Jose, suspect arrested

Aaron Tolentino and Jack Molmud

4 hours ago

(KRON) — A woman was killed in a San Jose home Monday night, San Jose police said. The suspect barricaded herself in the house for hours before she was finally taken into custody.

At around 6:04 p.m., police were called to the residence in the 300 block of N 20th Street. The victim was found dead.


The motive and circumstances of the shooting are unknown to the police.

According to SJPD, special forces were on site to negotiate a surrender.

Investigators are still examining the crime scene. The public is asked to avoid the area.

The residence is located a few blocks west of San Jose High School.