San Jose residents woke up to the sound of gunfire early Sunday morning, as authorities scrambled to respond to a shooting incident in Willow Glen. The 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue, home to a hookah lounge, hair salon, and gas station, was the scene of chaos after four men were shot.
The San Jose Police Department received reports of gunshots at around 2:58 a.m., but when officers arrived on the scene, they did not find any gunshot victims. It wasn't until later that morning, however, that police learned that the four men had self-transported to hospitals for treatment.
Tragically, one of the men died as a result of his injuries at a local hospital, while the other three were stabilized but still recovering. Authorities are now working to determine the cause of the shooting and identify the individuals involved.
Eyewitnesses described hearing multiple shots fired around 3 a.m., with some residents reporting that the sound was loud enough to be felt as much as it was heard. One neighbor claimed that the hookah lounge's late-night music had contributed to the disturbance, causing vibrations in his home.
The shooting has raised concerns about public safety in the area, particularly given its proximity to several businesses and a preschool. While neighbors generally described the neighborhood as safe, one resident noted that the hookah lounge often hosted events late into the night, which can be disorienting for those living nearby.
The San Jose Police Department is urging residents to avoid the area while they investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to and surrounding the shooting.
The San Jose Police Department received reports of gunshots at around 2:58 a.m., but when officers arrived on the scene, they did not find any gunshot victims. It wasn't until later that morning, however, that police learned that the four men had self-transported to hospitals for treatment.
Tragically, one of the men died as a result of his injuries at a local hospital, while the other three were stabilized but still recovering. Authorities are now working to determine the cause of the shooting and identify the individuals involved.
Eyewitnesses described hearing multiple shots fired around 3 a.m., with some residents reporting that the sound was loud enough to be felt as much as it was heard. One neighbor claimed that the hookah lounge's late-night music had contributed to the disturbance, causing vibrations in his home.
The shooting has raised concerns about public safety in the area, particularly given its proximity to several businesses and a preschool. While neighbors generally described the neighborhood as safe, one resident noted that the hookah lounge often hosted events late into the night, which can be disorienting for those living nearby.
The San Jose Police Department is urging residents to avoid the area while they investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to and surrounding the shooting.
my cousin works at the hair salon on lincoln ave & she's still shaken 
i know the hookah lounge can get pretty loud but i had no idea it was THAT bad lol 
anyway idk what caused the shooting but i hope whoever gets caught gets some serious time in prison 
i'm just glad the police are taking this seriously and investigating the situation ASAP 
my neighbor told me the music at the hookah lounge can be felt through the whole house like woah 
but seriously though, this is a huge concern for public safety in our city we need to make sure these types of incidents don't happen again 
it must be so stressful trying to get some rest with all that noise. And now this...it's just a tragedy 
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I'm so shocked about what happened in Willow Glen, but at the same time, it's like, we knew this was coming... San Jose's been dealing with a lot of gun violence lately, and it feels like no one's really doing anything about it 
. I get that the hookah lounge might have had some noise issues, but come on, four guys getting shot? That's just crazy.
. It's also good that they're working with hospitals to get more info from the victims, even if it is a day late to the party 
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. Anyways, I'm keeping my eye on this one, hoping it gets resolved soon 
4 guys shot, 1 dead, 3 injured 
according to CDC data. And let's not forget about the impact on families and communities - did you know that the average cost of a police response to a mass shooting is around $5.7 million? 
meanwhile, this incident has raised concerns about public safety in the area... some stats on local crime rates are pretty eye-opening: 55% of violent crimes in San Jose occur between midnight and 4am 
also gotta say, hookah lounge late-night music vibes not helping, I feel you neighbor 
guess it's a good reminder to be aware of our surroundings even in "safe" neighborhoods 
police should def do more to address this public safety concern 
this just feels like a nightmare come true... i mean can't we have some peace of mind in our own neighborhoods? I'm literally shaken thinking about those 4 guys being shot & one of them not making it 
. And yeah, this is definitely bringing up some concerns about public safety in that area... preschools should be safe zones for kids! 
four lives lost already and three more people fighting for their lives 
maybe they could do some outreach or host events earlier in the night? 
let's send love and positive vibes to everyone involved 