A San Jose Police Department officer is currently in critical but stable condition at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center following a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The officer was struck by gunfire while responding to an armed robbery suspect earlier in the afternoon. The shooting took place in the vicinity of Lick Avenue and Goodyear Street. According to sources speaking with NBC Bay Area, the suspect involved in the shooting was neutralized by law enforcement. Additionally, a possible second individual connected to the incident was transported to the hospital, though their condition and identity remain unknown. Police have not officially confirmed the status of any suspects or the injured officer, but the situation prompted a massive law enforcement response. Heavy police presence was reported near Almaden Avenue and Floyd Street, involving officers from the San Jose Police Department, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, and potentially university police. Witnesses reported seeing an individual on the ground and expressed concern that a subject may have barricaded themselves inside a nearby structure, although police have not verified these accounts. Furthermore, a local family reported that a suspect entered their home and held family members hostage before escaping. Authorities have not confirmed this account or stated whether it is connected to the shooting of the officer. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan visited the injured officer at the hospital, and his office confirmed the visit took place. As of late Tuesday evening, the scene outside the medical center had quieted, but the investigation remains active. The San Jose Police Department public information officers stated that additional official details regarding the circumstances leading to the gunfire and the condition of all parties involved are expected to be released as they become available. The suspect remains at large and is wanted in connection with the shooting of the officer and the alleged armed robbery and hostage situation.