17-Year-Old Arrested in Morgan Hill Party Shooting in Santa Clara County That Killed One and Injured Six
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reported that on July 25, 2026, a shooting at a pop-up birthday party announced on social media in unincorporated Morgan Hill, in Santa Clara County, California, claimed one life and injured six others.
The Sheriff's Office later announced a collaboration with the FBI, which offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of a suspect. Community members submitted numerous tips, videos and photos through the FBI's digital media tip line, giving detectives key evidence that helped identify the suspected shooter.
On August 27, 2026, Sheriff's Office investigative and tactical teams served a high-risk search warrant at a home in Salinas, where a 17-year-old suspect was safely taken into custody. Because of the suspect's age, the suspect's name and booking photo are not being released. The suspect faced a detention hearing on August 31 at the Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Courthouse. Sheriff Robert Jonsen thanked community members who came forward and credited the collaborative efforts of law enforcement partners and the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
Source: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
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