Crime & Safety

2021 South Bay Homicide Suspect Vehicle Photo Released

A white Nissan Sentra is sought in connection with the fatal shooting of Humberto Cossio, 33, of Morgan Hill, police said.

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The Morgan Hill Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the owner of a white Nissan Sentra, which is suspected to be involved in the July 20, 2021, homicide of Humberto Cossio, 33, of Morgan Hill, Calif. Cossio was shot and killed as he was
The Morgan Hill Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the owner of a white Nissan Sentra, which is suspected to be involved in the July 20, 2021, homicide of Humberto Cossio, 33, of Morgan Hill, Calif. Cossio was shot and killed as he was (Morgan Hill Police Department via Bay City News)

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Authorities on Tuesday released a photo showing the suspect vehicle sought in connection with a 2021 South Bay homicide, police said.

Humberto Cossio, 33, of Morgan Hill, was fatally shot July 20, 2021, as he was walked south through the intersection of Monterey Road and Spring Avenue.

The white Nissan Sentra was last seen driving west on Spring Avenue, the Morgan Hill Police Department said.

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Investigators believe Cossio may have engaged in a verbal confrontation on Ciolino Avenue just before the shooting, but no suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Adrian Sapien at: (669) 253-4995 or email at Adrian.Sapien@morganhill.ca.gov.

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