San Jose teenagers arrested in reference to gang-motivated assault

SAN JOSE — Two teenage boys have been arrested final week in reference to a gang-motivated assault over the summer time in San Jose, police stated.

The teenagers confronted three individuals about their gang affiliation after which “violently attacked” them, Shih stated. One of many teenagers allegedly brandished a knife and stabbed one of many victims, whereas the opposite teen allegedly bodily assaulted a second sufferer.

Shih stated the kids left the scene earlier than officers arrived, however detectives later recognized them as a pair of 17-year-old San Jose residents. Warrants have been issued for each teenagers.

On Oct. 1, the kids have been arrested in San Jose on suspicion of crimes together with tried homicide, assault with a lethal weapon and brandishing a weapon. One was taken into custody at a faculty, Shih stated, including {that a} loaded handgun was discovered inside his automobile.

Each teenagers have been booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Corridor.