Overview
- San Jose police arrested 46-year-old Gustavo Rodriguez and booked him on murder charges in the March 12 killings of two men inside an illicit gambling room on E. Santa Clara Street.
- Following the arrest, officers served four warrants at sites in East and South San Jose, leading to 13 additional arrests on criminal charges and outstanding warrants.
- Detectives seized dozens of gambling machines, narcotics, and more than $3,000 in cash that police believe came from illegal proceeds.
- City Code Enforcement helped the operation, and officials warned property owners who allow these businesses that they could face fines of up to $500,000.
- The motive remains under investigation, the shootings were the city's 5th and 6th homicides of 2026, and police asked anyone with information to contact the department.