San Jose police kill man with what appeared to be 'multiple firearms' following family disturbance

Full presser: SJPD on armed man fatally shot by police

San Jose police shot and killed a man they said "appeared to be armed with multiple firearms" when they were called out Sunday afternoon to a "family disturbance."

SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose police shot and killed a man they said "appeared to be armed with multiple firearms" when they were called out Sunday afternoon to a "family disturbance."

The man died at the scene; no officers were injured, police said.

The scene at Recife Way and Vargas Drive near Guadalupe Oak Grove Park was still active on Monday morning, with officers and investigators working near the house in question. A tow truck hauled away a San Jose police squad car that had small dents in it. 

At a news conference later in the day, Police Chief Paul Joseph said that Karim Kahn, 37, was experiencing a mental health crisis, arguing and throwing objects at his parents in their home.

His parents called the police and told them he was off his medication.

He then became physically aggressive, the chief said.

When officers arrived, police said Kahn pointed a gun at them.

Joseph said officers retreated and police called him on the phone to try to calm him down.

"After 20 minutes of dialogue, the man hung up the phone," Jospeh said. "He went to the side yard and fired at four officers who were taking cover behind a patrol car."

Police said Kahn then jumped over his fence, into his neighbor's backyard, and fired shots.

That's when the police officers fired back, and killed him.

Joseph did not mention the "multiple firearms" at the news conference. 

Neighbor Somnath Sen said their house was used as a sort of staging area for the gunfire. 

"We were just asking what happened," Sen said. "They said there were gunshots or something. I did see the police officer. He had a rifle with him, and he was using my garbage can as a decoy and was aiming at the house." 

San Jose police kill man with what appeared to be 'multiple firearms' following family disturbance

San Jose police shot and killed a man they said "appeared to be armed with multiple firearms" when they were called out Sunday afternoon to a "family disturbance."