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Suspect Hurt During Officer-Involved Shooting in San Jose: Police

The shooting happened in the area of Mayellen Avenue and Scott Street following a pursuit

A suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries during an officer-involved shooting in San Jose early Sunday morning, according to police.

The shooting occurred in the area of Mayellen Avenue and Scott Street following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, according to police. 

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San Jose PD
Manuel Rico

San Jose police responded to the scene at roughly 5:20 a.m. to help Santa Clara police officers who were involved in the shooting, police stated.

The suspect, later identified as Manuel Gabriel Rico, 38, of San Jose, was taken to a local hospital, according to police. No other injuries were immediately reported.

San Jose police officers were not involved in the shooting, according to police.

The San Jose Police Department's Homicide Unit and Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office are conducting a joint investigation, according to police.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Raul Martinez or Detective Brian Meeker of the San Jose Police Department's Homicide Unit at 408-277-5283.

Further information was not available.

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