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Santa Clara Public Library California - PRESS RELEASE – Update Murder Suspect in custody 20 February 2024 ( news )
Santa Clara Public Library , state California ( By Press Release office)
Feb 20,2024
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On Tuesday , February 20 , 2024 at 2:25 a . m . , Santa Clara Police Department ( SCPD ) officers responded to a residence in the 3700 block of Poinciana Drive after receiving the report of a shooting . The reporting party called police to report her live - in boyfriend shot her 3 - year - old son .
SCPD officers arrived on scene within minutes of the call . The victim was located inside the residence and had suffered a gunshot wound . CPR was performed but unfortunately the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene .
SCPD officers detained a male suspect near the residence . The suspect resisted arrest and after a brief struggle , he was taken into custody . He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries . The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for murder .
The victim was identified as a 3 - year - old male juvenile . The suspect is not related to the victim . A handgun was located at the scene of the shooting . There is no threat to public safety .
This remains an active and open investigation . The investigation is preliminary , and the motive is unknown at this time . Witnesses to the incident or anyone with evidence and/or information are asked to contact Detective Hagg at 408 - 615 - 4814 or email him at
fhagg@santaclaraca . gov
Alternatively , those who wish to remain nameless can leave a message on the SCPD Anonymous Tip Line at ( 408 ) 615 - 4TIP ( 4847 ) .
Suspect 1: Sergio Colin Gomez aka “Sergio Colin Gomez”
Age: 24
Residence: Santa Clara , Ca
Charges: Charges are pending
Date of Occurrence: February 20 , 2024
Time: 2:25 a . m .
Incident: Murder
Location: 3700 block of Poinciana Dr . , Santa Clara , CaCase Number: 2402200013
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