10-Year Veteran SJPD Officer Recovering After Being Shot Responding to Domestic Disturbance

SAN JOSE, CA, August 17, 2023 – A 10-year veteran officer of the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) was shot yesterday while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Along with another officer, they were performing their duties to serve and protect when the incident occurred.

The department has received word that the injured officer is recovering, and community members are expressing their support and best wishes. The details of the incident are still under investigation, and further information is expected to be released as it becomes available. The officer’s dedication to her community and her bravery in the face of danger are being commended by her colleagues and local residents.