San Jose, CA — Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent machete attack that occurred in East San Jose in June, police announced last week. The suspects face charges of attempted murder following their arrest in early September.
The San Jose Police Department reported that the attack took place on the night of June 27 in a parking lot on the 2600 block of Alum Rock Avenue. The victim, who sustained multiple wounds, was hospitalized with major but non-life-threatening injuries.
Acting Chief of Police Paul Joseph condemned the attack, stating, “These suspects sought out their victim and knew they wanted to take a life. Violent criminals have no place in our community and I am grateful our Detectives acted swiftly to put these suspects behind bars.”
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspects had an earlier altercation on the same day. The suspects subsequently located the victim and attacked him with machetes. Surveillance footage of the attack played a crucial role in identifying the suspects, according to SJPD spokesperson Stacie Shih.
On September 10, police arrested Eddie Herena, 41, of Martinez, and Juan Ramirez, 43, of San Jose. The following day, Raul Moreno, 43, of San Jose, was also taken into custody. Herena, previously convicted in a 2005 San Jose homicide and released from prison in 2018, had been featured in a CBS News Bay Area interview in May. In that interview, he discussed his efforts to turn his life around through photography after serving time in San Quentin.
John Halushka, a professor of justice studies at San Jose State University, noted that Herena’s case is unusual. “The fact that Herena committed another violent crime after his release is quite rare, especially for someone of his age. Normally, people are less likely to resort to violence as they get older, even those with prior convictions,” Halushka explained.
The three suspects remain in custody and are charged with attempted murder. Herena, Ramirez, and Moreno are being held without bail, with their next court appearance scheduled for September 24.
Mayor Matt Mahan expressed gratitude to the police force, stating, “I want to thank our officers who risk their lives every day to make sure our city is safe. Whether confronting a gun, a machete, or any other threat, the men and women of our police department are courageous in the fight to protect San José.”
The police have indicated there is no evidence that the incident was a hate crime or gang-related. Anyone with additional information about the case is encouraged to contact Detective Madera of the Assaults Unit via email or at 408-277-4161.
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