PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 20, 2024
Case: 2411200012
Contact: Sergeant Scott Purvis (669) 253-4912
[email protected]
HOMICIDE ON THE 100 BLOCK OF TENNANT AVENUE
On November 20, 2024, at 7:11 a.m., the Morgan Hill Police Department responded to the report of a shooting on the 100 block of Tennant Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim and discovered he had sustained at least one gunshot wound to his torso. Officers immediately administered CPR and wound care to the victim, however, he ultimately succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
As officers were tending to the victim, witnesses identified the suspect who was walking in the area. Officers subsequently contacted the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The suspect was later identified as Jesus Garcia, 30 y/o, from Morgan Hill.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the homicide are still under investigation, however, the Morgan Hill Police Department can confirm that there is not an active threat to the community.
This is the first homicide of 2024 in Morgan Hill.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office at a later date.
This investigation is ongoing, and anyone who may have information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Adrian Sapien at: (669) 253-4995 or email at [email protected]
Information can also be given anonymously at: https://www.morganhill.ca.gov/FormCenter/Police-14/Morgan-Hill-Crime-Stoppers-88 or 1-800-222-TIPS.
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