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Police investigate shooting that left 2 injured in San Jose
By Victoria Meza at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
San Jose police said they are investigating a shooting that left two people hurt Saturday night.
Police said they received a call at around 10:38 p.m. in the area of Great Oaks Parkway and Lexington Avenue regarding a person who had been shot. The caller told communications their front passe...
Key takeaway Police said they received a call at around 10:38 p.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The shooting that left two people injured in San Jose on Saturday night raises concerns about public safety in the city. Although the incident occurred outside of San Francisco , the proximity of the two cities means that residents of San Francisco may have friends or family who live or work in San Jose, and may be affected by the violence. The fact that the shooting is believed to have occurred in one part of the city, but the victims were found in different locations, suggests that the incident may have involved a moving vehicle or multiple locations, which could pose a challenge for investigators. As the police department continues its investigation, San Francisco residents will be watching to see if there are any connections to their own city, and if there are any steps that can be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Jose police said they are investigating a shooting that left two people hurt Saturday night.
Police said they received a call at around 10:38 p.m. in the area of Great Oaks Parkway and Lexington Avenue regarding a person who had been shot. The caller told communications their front passe...
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