Northern California police officer shot to death
26 March 2015 1:17 AM GMT
A Northern California police officer was shot to death after responding to a call about a man threatening to commit suicide.
The San Jose Police Department said responding officers were met with gunfire yesterday as they approached an apartment building and that a veteran officer was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The officer was not identified.
Officers closed off several streets in East San Jose as they searched for the shooter.
Dozens of officers swarmed the area to find the gunman, and nearby homes were evacuated.Â
The San Jose Police Department said responding officers were met with gunfire yesterday as they approached an apartment building and that a veteran officer was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The officer was not identified.
Officers closed off several streets in East San Jose as they searched for the shooter.
Dozens of officers swarmed the area to find the gunman, and nearby homes were evacuated.Â
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