Arrest made in San Jose triple homicide shooting; two victims identified
SJPD says 'No threat to public,' as cops search for triple homicide suspect
San Jose police detectives on Tuesday searched for a suspect wanted in connection with a triple homicide in the Hayes neighborhood. Two women and a man were killed following the sound of gunshots and screaming, according to neighbors.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Police Department on Wednesday arrested a man in connection to a shooting that left three people dead on Tuesday night.
The suspect, Joseph Vicencio, is a 27-year-old resident of San Jose. He's been booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for murder.
The shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, when police officers received multiple calls reporting gun shots and a woman screaming for help in the 200 block of Chynoweth Avenue.
Responding officers found three victims, each suffering from at least one gunshot wound. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other two later succumbed to their injuries after being hospitalized.
Two of the victims were identified on Tuesday. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said one, 26-year-old Max Ryan, had worked for the San Jose Housing Department since February.
"It’s heartbreaking. I’ve been thinking a lot about the victims and their loved ones, said Mahan. "We've been really focused on supporting employees on our team. We have had counselors available since yesterday."
The second victim was identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner as Tarrah Lynn Taylor, 26.
Ryan lived in San Jose. Taylor, also a San Jose resident, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the medical examiner's office.
On Tuesday, the San Jose Police Department said there was no threat to the public, despite there being no arrests or suspects named at that time.
Police said the suspect had not been identified and fled the area before officers arrived.
One resident in the area said her security camera captured images of the violence and audio of rapid gunfire and screaming.
Those with information on the shooting are asked to contact the San Jose Police Department.