Three people were shot in downtown San Jose early Sunday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m . near South First and East Reed streets, and all three victims were taken to local hospitals. As of Sunday afternoon, police have not announced any arrests in the case.

Three victims, no arrests after 2:20 a.m. shooting on South First Street

The San Jose Police Department reported that officers responded to the area of S. First and E. Reed streets just before 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Three individuals were found with gunshot wounds and transported to hospitals for treatment . The SJPD advised the public that traffic would be blocked for an unknown duration in both directions on S. First Street from Pierce Avenue to Highway 280 and E. Reed Street from S. First Street to S.. Third Street. As of Sunday afternoon, no suspects had been identified and no arrests had been made, according to police.

Residents report hearing 10 to 12 shots and a car crash

Several neighbors told reporters they were woken by the sound of gunfire. Resident Jabari King said he heard “10 to 12 shots” and then saw people being picked up off the ground and ambulances arriving. Kelvin Nguyen, who lives nearby, said he was woken by a “really loud bang sound” and assumed a black Porsche had crashed into a building. Another resident, Neil Beck, told reporters he heard a couple of cars going fast and then a crash, adding that he knows the difference between fireworks and gunshots. the witnesses described the sequence of events but could not confirm details about the suspect or vehicle .

Traffic blocked for hours; detectives seek clues

Traffic remained diverted around East Reed Street for much of the day as detectives worked at the scene, according to the San Jose Police Department. The road closures affected S. First Street from Pierce Avenue to Highway 280 and E. Reed Street from S. First to S. Third Street, disrupting normal morning access for residents and businesses in the area. Police have not released information about a possible motive or suspect description, and they continue to canvass the neighborhood for evidence and surveillance footage.

Police ask for public's help as motive remains unknown

The San Jose Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact them. Detectives have not yet established what led up to the incident, and the lack of arrests leaves significant unanswered questions for the community. residents like Kelvin Nguyen, who moved to the neighborhood about a month ago, said the shooting has made him more vigilant. “It's not that I don't feel safe, but I will be more aware now, especially if it happens here, it can happen anywhere,” Nguyen said. neil Beck expressed surprise, noting, “I've never really lived in the downtown area, this is a very, very safe place, but that just didn't sound right last night.” The shooting appears to be an outlier in a neighborhood accustomed to loud vehicles and nightlife but not to gun violence, as several residents told reporters.