Crime & Safety
Police Open Fire At Juvenile Driver In San Jose
A California Highway Patrol officer opened fire at a juvenile driver who sped away from a traffic stop, according to the CHP.
SAN JOSE, CA — At least one California Highway Patrol officer opened fire in San Jose Monday night after a failed traffic stop, CHP officials said Tuesday.
Officers at 10:44 p.m. tried to stop the driver of a Ford Mustang that apparently had no taillights.
The juvenile driver did not yield but instead sped away dangerously, CHP officials said.
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Officers pursued him to a cul-de-sac in San Jose where the Ford apparently collided with a patrol vehicle and at least one officer opened fire.
CHP officials said the boy drove away from the cul-de-sac and was later arrested. No one was injured in the shooting and CHP officials are still investigating it.
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Anyone with information about it is asked to call Sgt. Mario Mendez at (831) 662-0511.
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