San Jose Murder Arrest : Woman Accused of Murder in San Jose Stabbing

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. San Jose murder suspect
2. Fatal stabbing suspect San Jose

A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder in San Jose after a deadly stabbing incident. The victim, a man found bleeding and not breathing, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The suspect, identified as Sylvia Ortega, was booked into Santa Clara County Jail. Ortega, 28, is held without bail and expected to appear in court. The motive and circumstances of the incident are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Martinez or Detective Jize of the homicide unit. Tim Fang, a digital producer at CBS Bay Area, reported on this tragic event.

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1. Woman arrested for homicide in San Jose
2. Fatal stabbing incident leads to murder charges against woman

Woman Arrested for Murder Following Deadly Stabbing in San Jose

On Wednesday, a woman was taken into custody on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in San Jose earlier this week, according to police reports.

The incident occurred around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday in the vicinity of North 17th and East Santa Clara streets. Authorities were alerted to the scene where a man was discovered on the ground, bleeding and unresponsive. The initial call suggested that the man may have been involved in a disturbance.

Upon arrival, officers found the man with at least one stab wound. Despite efforts from both police and paramedics to save him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released, but authorities have confirmed that this incident marks the city’s 17th homicide of 2024.

Police Investigation Leads to Arrest

Following the discovery of the victim, a homicide investigation was launched. Detectives were able to identify a suspect in the case. On Wednesday, officers located the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Sylvia Ortega, at a residence in San Jose.

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Sylvia Ortega, 28, is accused of fatally stabbing a man in San Jose on June 2, 2024.
San Jose Police Department

Ortega was taken into custody and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of murder. Jail records indicate that she is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday afternoon. The motive behind the stabbing and the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation by authorities.

Appeal for Information

Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. Those who may have details that could assist in the investigation are asked to contact Detective Sgt. Martinez or Detective Jize of the San Jose Police Department’s homicide unit. They can be reached via email or by calling 408-277-5283.

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Tim Fang is a digital producer at CBS Bay Area. A Bay Area native, Tim has been a part of the CBS Bay Area newsroom for two decades and joined the digital staff in 2006.