One Dead, One Arrested In Fatal South Bay Roommate Stabbing
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- One man was dead and his roommate under arrest early Monday after a fatal stabbing in unincorporated Santa Clara County near the San Jose County Club, authorities said.
According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a call in 5400 Block of Fairway Drive at 11:39 p.m.
Sheriff's Sgt. Richard Glennon said a 21-year-old Hispanic male was discovered stabbed inside a home. Deputies attempted life-saving procedures, but the man died of his wounds.
The homicide suspect, Jerry Hartman, was taken into custody at the residence. The 45-year-old Hartman and the victim were housemates. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on the charge of murder.
The identity of the victim was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office at (408) 808-4500. Alternatively, you can contact the Sheriff's Office Investigative Services Anonymous Tip Line at (408) 808-4431.
