Murder Suspects Sought By San Jose Police

SAN JOSE, CA -- The police department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects accused of killing a Fresno man at a liquor store in San Jose on Dec. 14.

Officers responded to a 9:52 p.m. call of a shooting at El Rancho Liquors, located at 1401 Almaden Rd. Arriving officers discovered an adult male victim identified as Nathan Johnson-Harper, 34, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he died.

The motive or circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.

The first suspect is described as possibly a Hispanic male adult in his 20s with a medium build and curly medium length hair with a mustache and goatee. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black T-shirt and light blue jeans.

The second suspect is described as possibly a black male adult in his 20s with a slender build. He was last seen wearing a knit cap, black hoodie and white gym pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Bert Milliken or Detective John Figone of the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 408-277-5283.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 408-947-STOP (7867). Providing valuable information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects may result in a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.

--Images courtesy of San Jose Police Department