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Santa Clara police investigate fatal shooting; suspect arrested

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By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

Police in Santa Clara were investigating a fatal shooting early Tuesday morning and had a suspect in custody, according to the police department.

At about 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to 3700 block Poinciana Drive on a reported shooting, police said. When officers arrived, they found a victim dead at the scene.

A male suspect was arrested, and the shooting was under investigation, police said.

It’s the second homicide in Santa Clara this year, according to police.

This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

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About the Author
Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.