Police: Shooting in Morgan Hill Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
MORGAN HILL, CA — “A shooting Saturday night in unincorporated Morgan Hill has left one person dead and six others injured.
At about 10:16 p.m. on July 25, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue after reports of intoxicated people in the street and a person throwing bottles at cars.
Deputies arrived to find a chaotic scene as more than 300 partygoers were hurrying to leave after several gunshots were fired. Multiple people had been shot and required immediate medical attention.
Deputies provided lifesaving aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. Several victims were taken to local hospitals, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘This tragic and senseless violence is entirely unacceptable,’ Sheriff Robert Jonsen said. ‘Our hearts go out to the victim’s family, those recovering from their injuries and everyone in our community affected by this traumatic event.’
The Morgan Hill Police Department, Gilroy Police Department, California Highway Patrol and San Jose Police Department responded to assist. Their coordinated efforts supported lifesaving measures, scene security, traffic control, investigative work, and overall public safety.
A relocation area was established for people arriving at the scene and attempting to find friends or family members who had attended the gathering.
Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives believe this was an isolated incident.
Preliminary information indicates the weapon used was a handgun.
The gathering was an unsanctioned party promoted through social media.
Detectives are actively following up on leads and working to identify the person or persons responsible.
‘We will work tirelessly until those responsible for this horrific act are identified, apprehended, and held fully accountable,’ said Jonsen.
This is expected to be a lengthy and complex homicide investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services Division at 408-808-4431 or email SHF.SOTips@shf.sccgov.org”
