Woman Killed in Double Shooting North of I-680 Sunday Identified

A woman killed in a double shooting just north of Interstate Highway 680 in San Jose Sunday morning has been identified a 35-year-old Laura Garcia, police said. Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 1900 block of Lavonne Avenue around 6:30 a.m., police said. When officers arrived, they found Garcia and a man each suffering from at least one gunshot wound, according to police.

The victims were transported to a hospital where Garcia was pronounced dead soon after she arrived and the man was treated for injuries not considered life-threatening, police said. Investigators haven't identified or arrested the two suspects, described as Hispanic men in their early to mid-20s, according to police.

The death is the city's 40th homicide this year, police said. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call police Detective Sgt. Pat Guire or Detective Todd Jennings at (408) 277-5283. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-7867.

By Bay City News

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