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San Jose Police Department

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TYPE OF CRIME: Homicide LOCATION: 200 Block of Lewis Road DATE: 12/31/2012 TIME: 9:40 AM VICTIM: Christopher Soriano AGE: 36 Years ADDRESS: San Jose Resident SUSPECT(S): Luis Ricardo Hernandez (Pictured Below) AGE: 26 ADDRESS: San Jose Resident



San Jose:

The San Jose Police Department is currently investigating the City's 46th homicide of 2012. On 12/31/2012, at approximately 9:40 A.M., San Jose Police Officers responded to the 200 block of Lewis Road on a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located 36 year old Christopher Soriano suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Personnel performed CPR on the victim at the scene, however he was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and remains in custody.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspect shot the victim during an altercation. The shooting occurred as the suspect was attempting to detain the victim on suspicion of burglarizing vehicles in the neighborhood. The San Jose Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.

Persons with information regarding this case are urged to contact the San Jose Police Department's Homicide Unit at (408)277-5283. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call Silicon Valley Crimestoppers at (408)947-STOP(7867) or may visit tipsubmit.com and may be eligible for a cash reward.

BY: Sgt. Jason Dwyer #3551 AUTHORIZED BY: Lt. Randol #2912 DATE: 01/02/2013 TIME: 6:00 PM DATE: 01/02/2013 TIME: 6:15 PM

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