San Jose

Robbery Suspect Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting in San Jose

Hundreds of people gathered at the corner Penitencia Creek on Saturday night to mourn the loss of a man that was shot and killed in San Jose late Friday.

Family of 32-year-old Jacob Dominguez are frustrated that police officials have not informed them of anything related to the matter.

β€œWe want answers. We haven’t heard from no police,” said aunt of Dominguez, Rosie Chavez. β€œWe had to hear about his death through the streets.”

Dominguez was a father of three, on his way to see his kids when he was shot and killed.

Police said the shooting occured shortly after 7 p.m. in the area of White Road and Penitencia Creek as officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on a suspect who had a felony warrant for robbery.

"As officers were conducting the stop, shots were fired and the suspect was struck at least one time by the gunfire," police said in a press release.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police.

Officers said they had no new information regarding at the moment.

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